U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Representative Ilhan Omar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for Minnesota's 5th district, shared insights from her recent engagements via social media on March 18, 2025. Omar has been an active political figure since replacing Keith Ellison in 2019 and previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
On March 18, 2025, Omar expressed her enthusiasm for addressing the Minnesota Humane Society in Saint Paul. She highlighted the importance of collaboration to enhance animal welfare in the state, stating: "It was my honor to speak to the Minnesota Humane Society in Saint Paul about how we can work together to make our great state a leader in animal welfare and a place where compassion leads the way."
Later that day, she discussed her meeting with community leaders at the Ukrainian American Community Center in Minneapolis. Omar reaffirmed her support for Ukrainian refugees amid ongoing conflicts, criticizing former President Trump's policies: "I was grateful to sit down with community leaders at the Ukrainian American Community Center in Minneapolis to reaffirm my support for our Ukrainian refugees and Ukraine as Putin’s war of aggression continues. Trump’s decision to put innocent lives into limbo is cowardly and…"
Omar also posted a tweet without text but containing a link: https://t.co/CK3Ik5Ww35.
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