Rep. Omar Facing Censure Over Somali Speech

Rep. Omar Facing Censure Over Somali Speech
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The Spin


Democratic narrative

After a potentially deliberate mistranslation by Republicans, Omar's comments have been taken out of context and turned against her for the sake of a pedantic political victory. Outcries against the Somali-American are born out of ignorance and xenophobia, and represent how far the Republican Party has fallen.


Republican narrative

Greene is continuing her successful streak of exposing woke Democratic representatives for their shameful anti-American sentiments. With a track record of radical comments that have thrown the representative into the media spotlight in recent months, Omar — who has clearly violated her oath of office — must be held responsible for her actions.


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