Ilhan Omar decries Trump’s ‘hateful rhetoric’ after Minneapolis town hall attack

Published January 28, 2026 9:57pm ET



Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) held a press conference on Wednesday, blaming what she called President Donald Trump’s “hateful rhetoric” for contributing to a hostile political climate after a man was arrested on charges of attacking her at a town hall in Minneapolis the day before.

Omar, a Somali refugee, has been a frequent target of Trump’s criticism and said the incident reflects what happens when political leaders normalize personal attacks and inflammatory language. 

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