Ilhan Omar says 'conman' Donald Trump ‘losing his memory’ after he confuses her with Rashida Tlaib

Donald Trump attacked Ilhan Omar over an incident at his rally that she did not attend, but Rashida Tlaib did
PUBLISHED JUL 29, 2024
Donald Trump confused Ilhan Omar with Rashida Tlaib during a rally in Minnesota (Getty Images, Rashida Tlaib/Facebook)
Donald Trump confused Ilhan Omar with Rashida Tlaib during a rally in Minnesota (Getty Images, Rashida Tlaib/Facebook)

ST CLOUD, MINNESOTA: In a whirlwind of political drama that has set social media ablaze, former President Donald Trump's recent campaign rally in Minnesota has become the epicenter of a heated debate, as per The Independent.

The event meant to kickstart Trump's 2024 presidential bid alongside his newly announced running mate JD Vance, took an unexpected turn when the former president seemingly confused two prominent Muslim congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, igniting a firestorm of reactions.



 

Ilhan Omar slams Trump for confusing her with Rashida Tlaib at Minnesota rally

During his speech in St Cloud, Minnesota, Trump launched into a critique of local Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a well-known progressive and member of the 'Squad.'

However, in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity, Trump erroneously attributed actions to Omar that were actually associated with Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib.



 

"This lunatic was in the audience. She started screaming...It's the same crazy person I watch every night. She's nuts," Trump declared, referring to Omar.

The incident Trump was recalling dates back to 2016 when Tlaib, not Omar, disrupted one of his speeches at the Detroit Economic Club.

At the time, Tlaib was working as a public interest attorney and had not yet been elected to Congress. Video footage from the event shows Tlaib being escorted out by security, shouting, "you guys are crazy!" at the crowd.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 22: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton on June 22, 2024 in Washington, DC. The conservative Christian group is hosting a series of congressional members and political candidates to speak on the upcoming 2024 elections. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Donald Trump's mix-up at the Minnesota rally is not the first time he has been accused of confusing political figures (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

This mix-up quickly caught the attention of both politicians and the public, with Omar swiftly responding on social media.

"Trump telling dangerous anti-Muslim lies is nothing new. But I have never attended one of his speeches. He is lying again or losing his memory. Trump should step aside as his criminal convictions and continued legal troubles have clearly taken a toll on the 78 year old conman," Omar penned on X.

The Trump campaign, however, stood its ground.

Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung defended the former president's remarks, stating, "It's common to mistake the two deranged and radical individuals who both want open borders just like failed Border Czar Kamala Harris, are mentally unstable, and promote an anti-America agenda that seeks to shred the Constitution to pieces so they can burn it just like they do the American flag."

The incident at the Minnesota rally is not the first time Trump has been accused of confusing political figures. Earlier this year, during the GOP primary, he notably mixed up Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi when discussing the events of January 6. While Trump maintains that this was intentional, the explanation has left many unconvinced.

NASHUA, NH - DECEMBER 13: Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks at a campaign rally for Senator (I
Ilhan Omar slammed Donald Trump for confusing her with Rashida Tlaib during a Minnesota rally (Getty Images)

Ilhan Omar sparks debate after verbal attack on Donald Trump

Omar's verbal attack against Trump divided the internet with users having mixed reactions Omar's attack on Trump.

One X user quipped, "Nobody likes you," and another remarked, "Your anti-American and anti-Jewish rhetoric has made it obvious to the world where you stand."



 



 

"You are a disgrace and should be removed from Congress," wrote a person, while someone else said, "He needs to have you deported back to sand land his first day in office!!!"



 



 

One more wrote, "Lies are all he has," while another person chimed in, "Definitely has a special obsession with Ilhan Omar."



 



 

"#OldManTrump having trouble with his memory," declared an individual and a user remarked, "Or maybe he sees things that aren’t there… It is concerning."



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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