Team Trump Escalates War of Words with Ilhan Omar, Raises Questions on Somali Immigrants

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US President Donald Trump's team has ignited a fresh controversy after making a personal attack on Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat of Somali descent. Trump's remarks have reignited a long-standing feud between him and Omar, who has been a vocal critic of the President's immigration policies. The issue began when Trump made comments about Somali immigrants, stating that they rely heavily on the US social safety net and contribute little to the country. He also mentioned Omar, saying she has complained about the US Constitution for years. Omar responded to Trump's comments, calling his fixation on her 'creepy'. However, Trump's team fired back with an old allegation of Omar committing immigration fraud by marrying her biological brother. The controversy stems from Trump's long-standing criticism of Somali immigrants, who have been coming to the US as refugees since the 1990s. His comments follow a recent announcement by his administration to halt all asylum decisions, citing the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington. Trump has repeatedly made sharp attacks on Somali immigrants, calling them 'unproductive' and claiming that their home country is 'no good'. He has also vowed to send Somalis 'back to where they came from' and alleged that the state of Minnesota, home to the largest Somali community in the US, is a hub of fraudulent money laundering activity. The feud between Trump and Omar has been ongoing for years, with the President frequently targeting her on social media. The latest controversy has sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing Trump of perpetuating xenophobic and Islamophobic rhetoric. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how this latest escalation will affect the US's immigration policies and relations with the Somali community.