President Donald Trump called for Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar to be expelled from Congress during a press briefing on Air Force One, accusing her of undermining U.S. interests. Trump cited Omar’s alleged ties to Somalia, a nation plagued by corruption, poverty, and instability, and questioned her eligibility for citizenship. He claimed she had “always complained about the U.S.” despite her home country’s lack of central governance, persistent violence, and widespread hunger.

Trump further criticized Omar on his social media platform, Truth Social, alleging potential citizenship fraud. He highlighted Somalia’s status as one of the world’s most corrupt nations, citing bribery, embezzlement, and a dysfunctional government. The president also referenced unverified claims that Omar married her brother to secure U.S. residency, calling her “scum” who should not dictate American policies.

The controversy followed a failed censure vote targeting Omar after she expressed condolences for Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist killed in 2023. GOP Rep. Nancy Mace accused Omar of defending political violence, but the resolution narrowly failed 214-213 after four Republican lawmakers defected. The outcome allowed Democrats to abandon efforts to censure the GOP members involved.

Omar’s remarks during a town hall discussion with Mehdi Hasan emphasized her grief over Kirk’s death, stating, “You know, all I could think about was his wife, his children, that image is going to live forever.” The debate over her comments and credentials remains unresolved.