Minnesota State Wire

Representative Ilhan Omar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 5th district, shared a series of tweets on February 7, 2025. Her social media posts touched upon various topics including local community support and federal policy concerns.

In a tweet posted at 00:24:49 UTC, Rep. Omar expressed her admiration for Ludy, a prominent figure in the southside community. She recounted her visit to his boxing gym during the summer of 2023 and extended her best wishes for his upcoming fight. "Ludy is a pillar of the southside, I was thrilled to visit him at his boxing gym in the summer of 2023. My team & I are wishing him our very best as he gears up for his next big fight!"

Later that day, at 03:59:07 UTC, Rep. Omar referenced an executive action related to federal funding with a brief statement linking to further details. "Executive Action: Federal Funding Freeze"

In another tweet posted at the same time, she addressed recent executive orders signed by Donald Trump, expressing concern over their impact on marginalized communities and constitutional rights. She offered insights into these actions and highlighted ongoing efforts to counter them. "In the past few weeks, Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders... Here’s a breakdown of some of the most dangerous actions—and what we’re doing to fight back."