Minnesota State Wire

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 5th district, recently shared her activities and viewpoints through a series of tweets. These posts provide insight into her legislative priorities and community engagement.

On February 14, 2025, Rep. Omar tweeted about her meeting with the Minnesota Delegation to discuss common goals for the 119th Congress. She emphasized their commitment to strengthening Minnesota, referring to it as "our North Star state." "It was great meeting with the Minnesota Delegation to discuss our shared priorities for the 119th Congress and ensure we’re doing everything in our power to strengthen our North Star state."

In another tweet on the same day, she expressed her opposition during a Budget Committee mark-up session against what she described as "the GOP’s billionaire-first budget." She also mentioned introducing amendments aimed at preventing $230 billion cuts to SNAP & WIC programs and advocating for an increase in the corporate tax rate to 28%. "During the Budget Committee mark-up, I railed against the GOP’s billionaire-first budget. I also introduced amendments to block $230 billion cuts to SNAP & WIC and to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%."

On February 15, 2025, Rep. Omar invited her followers on social media to explore Black-owned businesses in Minnesota as a fun activity for Valentine's weekend. This post highlights her support for local enterprises and cultural diversity within her community. "Looking for something fun to do with your significant other this Valentine’s weekend? Check out these Black-owned Businesses in Minnesota!"