BREAKING: Fox News host Tomi Lahren has launched a fierce attack on Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, labeling her “the perfect poster child for why we need a closed border.” This statement came during Lahren’s co-hosting of The Big Weekend Show on Sunday, following Omar’s critical remarks about the ongoing immigration crackdown by ICE.
In a heated exchange, Lahren reacted to a clip where Omar, born in Mogadishu, Somalia, condemned ICE’s actions, stating, “The one place where we thought we would never experience this is the U.S. Goddamn States.” Lahren responded, saying, “I actually have to thank Congresswoman Ilhan Omar… for why we need to stop importing people from third-world countries who have no respect for this country.”
Lahren’s comments are part of a larger backlash against Omar, especially after her recent statements during a field hearing on immigration in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 20, 2023. Her remarks have ignited outrage among conservative circles, with far-right figures like Laura Loomer demanding, “Deport this Muslim,” and Senator Mike Lee expressing his discontent, prompting Elon Musk to suggest she should be tried for treason.
The controversy escalated when Lahren highlighted comments from California Representative Eric Swalwell, who recently proposed stripping ICE agents of their driver’s licenses, calling them “a**holes.” Lahren accused Democrats of siding with undocumented immigrants while undermining federal law enforcement.
Tensions in Minnesota have surged following the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. This incident has provoked widespread protests against the federal crackdown on undocumented migrants, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey demanding that federal agents “get the f*** out” of his city.
The situation has escalated to the point where President Donald Trump has sent over 3,000 ICE agents into Minnesota as part of his administration’s stringent immigration policies. In a dramatic move, Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to restore order. Meanwhile, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has placed the National Guard on standby as tensions rise.
The Department of Justice has announced an investigation into Frey and Walz for allegedly obstructing federal law enforcement efforts, prompting Frey to declare, “We will not be intimidated by the actions of this federal government.”
Omar’s long-standing status as a polarizing figure among conservatives is evident, especially following her criticism of the military presence on U.S. streets, which she likened to conditions in a dictatorship. As protests against federal immigration policies intensify, the nation watches closely to see how this conflict will unfold.
As the situation develops, the implications for immigration policy and law enforcement are significant. With both sides firmly entrenched in their positions, the dialogue surrounding immigration in the U.S. is set to become even more heated in the coming days.
Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent issue.
