Minnesota State Wire

Representative Ilhan Omar, currently serving Minnesota's 5th district in the U.S. Congress, has been actively addressing several political issues this week. Her recent tweets highlight her efforts to protect vital programs and counter Republican initiatives.

On February 14, 2025, Omar tweeted about her opposition to a Republican proposal to increase the Pentagon's budget. She emphasized her commitment to protecting essential programs that Americans depend on while resisting what she described as "Republican attacks on our democracy." The full tweet can be viewed here.

In another tweet posted on the same day, Omar announced her collaboration with Senator Ed Markey in demanding an end to substantial corporate subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. She stated that over $170 billion of taxpayer money is projected to benefit oil and gas corporations over the next decade. More details are available here.

Additionally, Omar shared insights from her conversation with Mehdi Hasan regarding a constitutional crisis facing the country. She attributed this crisis to actions by former President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk, which she claims are disrupting federal government operations. The complete tweet can be accessed here.