When someone becomes a member of Congress, they take an oath to serve the people of the United States and to uphold the Constitution. That means putting America first, respecting our laws, and working to make life better for the citizens who elected them. But some lawmakers seem to have forgotten that duty. One of them is Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.
President Trump, during a recent visit to Pennsylvania, spoke out strongly about Rep. Omar. He said what many Americans have been thinking for years. Omar spends more time complaining about America than working to improve it. She came from a country in deep crisis—Somalia—and was welcomed into the United States. She was given a chance at freedom, safety, and opportunity. But instead of showing gratitude, she constantly criticizes the very nation that gave her a new life.
Let’s be clear: America is not perfect. But it is the most free and generous nation in the world. Our Founding Fathers built this country on liberty, individual rights, and the rule of law. That is why it’s frustrating to hear elected officials like Omar tear down those principles while enjoying the benefits of American life.
President Trump also raised a serious concern about Omar’s past. There have been longstanding claims that she may have committed immigration fraud by marrying her brother to gain U.S. citizenship. Omar denies this, calling it a false rumor. But the pattern of secrecy and confusion surrounding her marital history has made many Americans wonder what the truth really is. If an average citizen had a similar record, government agencies would investigate thoroughly. Shouldn’t the same standard apply to lawmakers?
If these claims are true, then Omar would be in the country illegally. And if that’s the case, President Trump is right to say she should be removed from office and deported. The law must apply equally to everyone, no matter their status or position. That’s what justice means.
This issue goes beyond one person. It reflects a deeper problem in our immigration system and in our political culture. Too often, we see people come to America and then demand that our country change to suit their preferences. They criticize our history, our values, and our Constitution. They push for open borders, endless welfare programs, and policies that hurt citizens while helping outsiders.
In Minnesota, we are seeing the consequences of this. A massive $1 billion fraud scandal is unfolding, much of it tied to the state’s social programs and involving members of the Somali immigrant community. These are taxpayer dollars—money taken from hardworking Americans. And yet, the state’s leaders, including Democrats like Governor Tim Walz, have been slow to act. President Trump has rightly called for accountability. ICE has now stepped in, arresting over a dozen illegal immigrants connected to the fraud.
This is what leadership looks like. President Trump is standing up for American citizens. He is demanding that the law be enforced. He is reminding us that being an American is a privilege, not a right handed out without responsibility.
We must protect our country from those who would abuse its kindness. That means vetting immigrants carefully. It means cracking down on fraud. And it means holding elected officials to the highest standards.
If Ilhan Omar truly loves America, she should stop tearing it down and start lifting it up. If she cannot do that, then maybe she does need to leave. There are millions of immigrants who come here legally, work hard, and love this country. They deserve better than to be represented by someone who only complains.
America is not the problem. America is the blessing. And it’s time we started acting like it.
