Rep. Ilhan Omar expressed concerns about President Donald Trump's remarks regarding Somalians during an interview on CNN's "The Lead. " She warned that his comments could incite violence against the Somali community.
• Omar stated that Trump's statements suggest that Somalians are taking money from the country and accused her of serious misconduct. Trump claimed that Somalians have "destroyed Minnesota. "
• Host Jake Tapper highlighted the potential consequences of the President denigrating an entire ethnic group, drawing a comparison to historical attitudes towards Italians and the Mafia.
• Omar responded that such rhetoric instills fear within the Somali community, pointing out that many followers of the President have committed acts of violence.
• She shared personal experiences of receiving death threats following derogatory comments from Trump, illustrating the broader effect of his words on Somali citizens in Minnesota and nationwide.
• Omar's comments suggest that there exists a heightened risk of harm directed at individuals in the Somali community due to the negative portrayal they receive from political figures.
Omar's remarks underscore the serious implications of inflammatory political language, which can foster a climate of fear and potential violence against specific ethnic groups, particularly the Somali community in the United States.
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