Ilhan Omar U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Ilhan Omar U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Representative Ilhan Omar, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota’s 5th district since 2019, recently shared a series of tweets discussing various executive actions. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, Omar has been serving in the political arena for several years and is known for her advocacy on various national issues.
On February 7, 2025, Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeted about an executive action concerning birthright citizenship. The tweet simply stated: "Executive Action: Birthright Citizenship".
In another tweet posted shortly after on the same day, she mentioned an executive action invoking historical legislation: "Executive Action: Invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798".
Following these tweets, Rep. Omar discussed a new initiative involving government efficiency. Her tweet read: "Executive Action: “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) Access to the Treasury Department’s Payment System".