Ilhan Omar
American politician
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| 2024 | Ilhan Omar was removed from the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee after being accused of antisemitism by her Republican colleagues, which she denied as politically motivated. |
| 2024 | Ilhan Omar was removed from the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee after being accused of antisemitism by her Republican colleagues, which she denied as politically motivated. |
| August 2024 | In August 2024, Omar criticized the Biden administration's arms shipments to Israel, stating that halting the weapons would be essential for achieving a ceasefire. |
| August 2024 | In August 2024, Omar criticized the Biden administration's arms shipments to Israel, stating that halting the weapons would be essential for achieving a ceasefire. |
| August 13 2024 | Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary for reelection to her fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, receiving 56% of the vote against opponents Don Samuels, Tim Peterson, and Sarah Gad. |
| August 13 2024 | Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary for reelection to her fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, receiving 56% of the vote against opponents Don Samuels, Tim Peterson, and Sarah Gad. |
| May 2024 | In May 2024, Omar expressed support for the International Criminal Court investigation in Palestine, emphasizing the need for the ICC to operate independently. |
| May 2024 | In May 2024, Omar expressed support for the International Criminal Court investigation in Palestine, emphasizing the need for the ICC to operate independently. |
| March 2024 | Ilhan Omar raised First Amendment concerns in opposition to a bill that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner sold the app, advocating for comprehensive standards and regulations around privacy violations across social media companies. |
| March 2024 | Ilhan Omar raised First Amendment concerns in opposition to a bill that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner sold the app, advocating for comprehensive standards and regulations around privacy violations across social media companies. |
| March 12 2024 | During an inquiry about TikTok-related national security concerns, Ilhan Omar referenced an intelligence briefing and expressed that the information provided did not convincingly highlight any significant threats. She emphasized the importance of TikTok in allowing Americans to witness the struggles faced by Palestinians. |
| March 12 2024 | During an inquiry about TikTok-related national security concerns, Ilhan Omar referenced an intelligence briefing and expressed that the information provided did not convincingly highlight any significant threats. She emphasized the importance of TikTok in allowing Americans to witness the struggles faced by Palestinians. |
| October 16 2023 | On October 16, 2023, Omar signed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war and criticized U.S. support for Israeli military actions in Gaza. |
| October 16 2023 | On October 16, 2023, Omar signed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war and criticized U.S. support for Israeli military actions in Gaza. |
| July 18 2023 | On July 18, 2023, Omar voted against a congressional resolution affirming that 'the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state' and rejecting all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia. |
| July 18 2023 | On July 18, 2023, Omar voted against a congressional resolution affirming that 'the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state' and rejecting all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia. |
| July 6 2023 | After President Biden authorized the provision of cluster munitions to Ukraine, Ilhan Omar publicly opposed the decision, stating that support for Ukraine should not come at the cost of violating international law. |
| July 6 2023 | After President Biden authorized the provision of cluster munitions to Ukraine, Ilhan Omar publicly opposed the decision, stating that support for Ukraine should not come at the cost of violating international law. |
| February 2023 | The Republican-controlled House voted to remove Ilhan Omar from her seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee due to concerns over her past comments about Israel. |
| February 2023 | The Republican-controlled House voted to remove Ilhan Omar from her seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee due to concerns over her past comments about Israel. |
| August 9 2022 | Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives, receiving 50.3% of the vote against former Minneapolis councilman Don Samuels, who garnered 48.2%. The campaign focused on crime and Omar's effectiveness in office. |
| August 9 2022 | Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives, receiving 50.3% of the vote against former Minneapolis councilman Don Samuels, who garnered 48.2%. The campaign focused on crime and Omar's effectiveness in office. |
| July 19 2022 | After the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, Ilhan Omar was arrested along with 17 other members of Congress during an act of civil disobedience for protesting reproductive rights outside the Supreme Court Building. |
| July 19 2022 | After the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, Ilhan Omar was arrested along with 17 other members of Congress during an act of civil disobedience for protesting reproductive rights outside the Supreme Court Building. |
| November 2021 | Republican Representative Lauren Boebert made comments suggesting that she had shared an elevator with Ilhan Omar and mistook her for a terrorist, referring to Omar as part of the 'Jihad Squad'. Omar responded by denying the encounter and labeling Boebert's remarks as 'anti-Muslim bigotry'. |
| November 2021 | Republican Representative Lauren Boebert made comments suggesting that she had shared an elevator with Ilhan Omar and mistook her for a terrorist, referring to Omar as part of the 'Jihad Squad'. Omar responded by denying the encounter and labeling Boebert's remarks as 'anti-Muslim bigotry'. |
| November 5 2021 | Ilhan Omar was one of six House Democrats who voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, opposing it due to its separation from the social safety net provisions included in the Build Back Better Act. |
| November 5 2021 | Ilhan Omar was one of six House Democrats who voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, opposing it due to its separation from the social safety net provisions included in the Build Back Better Act. |
| January 2021 | After the 2021 United States Capitol attack, Ilhan Omar described the experience as very traumatizing and expressed fears for her life during the evacuation. |
| January 2021 | After the 2021 United States Capitol attack, Ilhan Omar described the experience as very traumatizing and expressed fears for her life during the evacuation. |
| January 7 2021 | Ilhan Omar led a group of 13 House members in introducing articles of impeachment against President Trump, citing charges related to his interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia and the incitement of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. |
| January 7 2021 | Ilhan Omar led a group of 13 House members in introducing articles of impeachment against President Trump, citing charges related to his interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia and the incitement of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. |
| 2020 | Ilhan Omar was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2020 elections. |
| 2020 | HarperCollins published Omar's memoir, 'This Is What America Looks Like,' written with Rebecca Paley. |
| 2020 | HarperCollins published Omar's memoir, 'This Is What America Looks Like,' written with Rebecca Paley. |
| 2020 | Ilhan Omar was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2020 elections. |
| November 17 2020 | Omar's campaign terminated its contract with Tim Mynett's political consulting firm. |
| November 17 2020 | Omar's campaign terminated its contract with Tim Mynett's political consulting firm. |
| November 3 2020 | Ilhan Omar defeated Republican candidate Lacy Johnson and Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate Michael Moore in the general election, receiving 64.3% of the vote. |
| November 3 2020 | Ilhan Omar defeated Republican candidate Lacy Johnson and Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate Michael Moore in the general election, receiving 64.3% of the vote. |
| October 19 2020 | Ilhan Omar joined a Twitch stream with Ocasio-Cortez and other popular streamers, including Disguised Toast, Jacksepticeye, and Pokimane, to play 'Among Us,' encouraging viewers to vote in the 2020 election. |
| October 19 2020 | Ilhan Omar joined a Twitch stream with Ocasio-Cortez and other popular streamers, including Disguised Toast, Jacksepticeye, and Pokimane, to play 'Among Us,' encouraging viewers to vote in the 2020 election. |
| August 11 2020 | Ilhan Omar won the Democratic nomination in the primary election, securing 57.4% of the vote against her strongest opponent, Antone Melton-Meaux, who garnered 39.2%. |
| August 11 2020 | Ilhan Omar won the Democratic nomination in the primary election, securing 57.4% of the vote against her strongest opponent, Antone Melton-Meaux, who garnered 39.2%. |
| June 2020 | Ilhan Omar supported the police abolition movement in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, stating that the Minneapolis Police Department had 'proven themselves beyond reform.' |
| June 2020 | Ilhan Omar supported the police abolition movement in Minneapolis following the murder of George Floyd, stating that the Minneapolis Police Department had 'proven themselves beyond reform.' |
| May 2020 | Omar signed a letter backed by AIPAC calling for the continuation of the UN embargo against Iran, indicating her longstanding opposition to human rights abuse. |
| May 2020 | Omar signed a letter backed by AIPAC calling for the continuation of the UN embargo against Iran, indicating her longstanding opposition to human rights abuse. |
| March 2020 | Omar married Tim Mynett, a political consultant. |
| March 2020 | Omar married Tim Mynett, a political consultant. |
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