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Ilhan Omar: How stupid do you have to be to be a member of Congress and think that you're calling for a member of Congress to be…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2025
How stupid do you have to be to be a member of Congress and think that you're calling for a member of Congress to be deported? What a dumba--!
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Omar criticized her colleagues for suggesting her deportation.

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