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Ilhan Omar: the islamophobic tropes in this statement are offensive. The constant harassment and silencing from the signers of this…

On the recordJune 9, 2021
the islamophobic tropes in this statement are offensive. The constant harassment and silencing from the signers of this letter is unbearable.
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Ilhan Omar responds to criticism from her colleagues regarding her controversial tweet about American and Israeli actions.

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