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Ilhan Omar: It is past time for Trump to obey the Constitution and end the dangerous, cruel, and illegal naval blockade causing…

On the recordJuly 24, 2026
It is past time for Trump to obey the Constitution and end the dangerous, cruel, and illegal naval blockade causing collective punishment against Cuba.
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Calling for an end to the blockade on Cuba.

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