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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)

Wed Jan 28, 2026, 12:03 AM

Jan 2026

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 2026 OP

Was he arrested? SheltieLover Jan 2026 #1

Yes! He is in jail mysteryowl Jan 2026 #11

Ty! SheltieLover Jan 2026 #17

He did what he set out to do. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2026 #19

How awful. PittBlue Jan 2026 #2

Her security guy immediately grabbed the guy and wrapped him up. onenote Jan 2026 #7

She's so freaking brave Blue Owl Jan 2026 #3

Who was the man? Dumpy Jan 2026 #4

Seems to me like Codifer Jan 2026 #5

And did everyone see her reaction? She didn't hide or cower... SKKY Jan 2026 #6

She's so unflappable. I love watching her in interviews. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jan 2026 #8

Disgusting. electric_blue68 Jan 2026 #9

Paid agitator is my guess MaineBlueBear Jan 2026 #10

I think she should have gone in snother room and changed her sweater Figarosmom Jan 2026 #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 2026 #13

Because the right has a history of staging these kind of things sboatcar Jan 2026 #26

Everything the right warns or accuses anyone of quakerboy Jan 2026 #32

I think she likely recognized him. LeftInTX Jan 2026 #34

Don't forget that Trump's rhetoric (hate speech) incited this violence. thought crime Jan 2026 #14

Trump has been slandering Ilhan Omar for a very long time. OGBuzz Jan 2026 #15

Not just Trump, but his followers, podcasters, and media personalities. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2026 #20

I just found the video on imgur Sector 001 Jan 2026 #16

Imagine MagaMike in that situation pissing his pants. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2026 #18

She apparently Icanthinkformyself Jan 2026 #21

She charged and was about to throw a punch at him! What a badass. mainer Jan 2026 #22

She was going to deck that guy! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2026 #23

Why do the JustAnotherGen Jan 2026 #24

Trump's response when asked about the attack: sop Jan 2026 #25

HIs name and address will be known for all to see. That could spell danger with an accelerant. twodogsbarking Jan 2026 #27

Thank goodness he didn't have a Gun YoshidaYui Jan 2026 #28

Her security orangecrush Jan 2026 #30

Incredibly, this is an actual photo New York Post used for the guy who attacked Ilhan Omar. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2026 #29

The same fuckheads who wore ear tampons when Trump was "shot" Orrex Jan 2026 #31

She is what America is all about. I would fight for her. twodogsbarking Jan 2026 #33

FBI is taking over the investigation MichMan Jan 2026 #35

Isn't that reassuring? TomSlick Jan 2026 #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 2026 #36