Minnesota State Wire

Rep. Ilhan Omar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota’s 5th district, recently shared her activities and concerns through a series of tweets. The congresswoman has been vocal about issues ranging from privacy rights to recognizing culinary achievements.

On February 8, 2025, Rep. Omar participated in a protest at the U.S. Treasury building alongside her Democratic colleagues. She stated that the demonstration aimed to prevent Elon Musk, described as "an unelected billionaire," from accessing Americans’ private social security information. The tweet can be viewed here.

In another tweet posted on the same day, Rep. Omar expressed her support for local restaurants by congratulating Spoon and Stable, Vinai, and Bûcheron on their nominations as semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards. This recognition highlights her engagement with community achievements and can be found here.

Additionally, Rep. Omar addressed concerns regarding Elon Musk's influence over government affairs in a tweet posted on February 8, 2025. She joined members of the Education and Workforce Committee at the Department of Education to seek explanations from department leadership about what she describes as Musk's illegal exertion of power over federal operations. Details of this event are available here.