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OGBuzz

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15. Trump has been slandering Ilhan Omar for a very long time.

Reply to thought crime (Reply #14)

Tue Jan 27, 2026, 11:03 PM

Jan 27

He even did it in Davos in front of an audience who likely had no idea who she is. An immigrant woman of color, the small man just can't help himself

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Man douses Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall in Minneapolis [View all] The Grand Illuminist Jan 27 OP

Was he arrested? SheltieLover Jan 27 #1

Yes! He is in jail mysteryowl Jan 27 #11

Ty! SheltieLover Jan 27 #17

He did what he set out to do. The Grand Illuminist Jan 28 #19

How awful. PittBlue Jan 27 #2

Her security guy immediately grabbed the guy and wrapped him up. onenote Jan 27 #7

She's so freaking brave Blue Owl Jan 27 #3

Who was the man? Dumpy Jan 27 #4

Seems to me like Codifer Jan 27 #5

And did everyone see her reaction? She didn't hide or cower... SKKY Jan 27 #6

She's so unflappable. I love watching her in interviews. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 27 #8

Disgusting. electric_blue68 Jan 27 #9

Paid agitator is my guess MaineBlueBear Jan 27 #10

I think she should have gone in snother room and changed her sweater Figarosmom Jan 27 #12

I saw it on twitter/X. The overwhelming majority of comments said it was "staged." It sure didn't look staged. Why are Fil1957 Jan 27 #13

Because the right has a history of staging these kind of things sboatcar Jan 28 #26

Everything the right warns or accuses anyone of quakerboy Jan 28 #32

I think she likely recognized him. LeftInTX Jan 28 #34

Don't forget that Trump's rhetoric (hate speech) incited this violence. thought crime Jan 27 #14

Trump has been slandering Ilhan Omar for a very long time. OGBuzz Jan 27 #15

Not just Trump, but his followers, podcasters, and media personalities. The Grand Illuminist Jan 28 #20

I just found the video on imgur Sector 001 Jan 27 #16

Imagine MagaMike in that situation pissing his pants. NoMoreRepugs Jan 27 #18

She apparently Icanthinkformyself Jan 28 #21

She charged and was about to throw a punch at him! What a badass. mainer Jan 28 #22

She was going to deck that guy! OldBaldy1701E Jan 28 #23

Why do the JustAnotherGen Jan 28 #24

Trump's response when asked about the attack: sop Jan 28 #25

HIs name and address will be known for all to see. That could spell danger with an accelerant. twodogsbarking Jan 28 #27

Thank goodness he didn't have a Gun YoshidaYui Jan 28 #28

Her security orangecrush Jan 28 #30

Incredibly, this is an actual photo New York Post used for the guy who attacked Ilhan Omar. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 28 #29

The same fuckheads who wore ear tampons when Trump was "shot" Orrex Jan 28 #31

She is what America is all about. I would fight for her. twodogsbarking Jan 28 #33

FBI is taking over the investigation MichMan Jan 28 #35

Isn't that reassuring? TomSlick Jan 28 #37

Wonder if he was paid?? What was it he squirted all over her, and what was his criminal background. n/t Evolve Dammit Jan 28 #36