Representative Ilhan Omar, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota’s 5th district since 2019, shared a series of tweets on February 5, 2025. In these posts, she addresses issues related to humanitarian funding and support for disability communities, as well as expressing concerns about actions by Elon Musk and the Trump Administration.
On February 5, 2025, Rep. Omar criticized Elon Musk in a tweet: “Elon Musk, an unelected, unappointed billionaire, is illegally trying to take away critical humanitarian funding from the poorest people around the world – funding that Congress has already appropriated, and cannot be reappropriated.” She emphasizes that such funds should not be tampered with.
Later that day, at 17:01 UTC, Rep. Omar addressed issues affecting Minnesota’s disability community in another tweet: “Minnesota’s disability community relies on federally-funded programs, like Medicaid, to access necessary and life-saving support.” She highlights her commitment to standing with local organizations such as @thearcminnesota against what she describes as illegal actions by the Trump Administration aimed at freezing funding.
At 18:53 UTC on the same day, Rep. Omar discussed USAID’s role globally through a tweet following her appearance on Minnesota Now via @MPRnews: “USAID saves lives, promotes stability, and supports people in crisis.” She further commented on how unauthorized attempts by Elon Musk and Trump could potentially dismantle these efforts.
