Huge crowds of supporters welcome Rep. Ilhan Omar home to Minnesota
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It’s been a long week for Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar—first, she was told by the president to “go back” to her home country of Somalia rather than criticize his policies, and then she faced chants of “send her back” from the crowd at oHuge crowds of supporters welcome Rep. Ilhan Omar home to Minnesota
It’s been a long week for Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar—first, she was told by the president to “go back” to her home country of Somalia rather than criticize his policies, and then she faced chants of “send her back” from the crowd at one of Trump’s rallies. Still, none of that seemed to dampen her spirits as she returned home to Minnesota on Thursday. A crowd of nearly 100 supporters greeted her with chants of “welcome home, Ilhan” in a touching display of solidarity. xIâÂÂm still emotional after being there to welcome @IlhanMN HOME. Hundreds of people chanting âÂÂWelcome home, Ilhan!â was exactly what I needed to restore some faith in humanity. #IStandWithIlhan #WelcomeHomeIlhan pic.twitter.com/OTPSIc7feS— Amanda (@amandakegs) July 18, 2019 Read more