Minnesota State Wire

Rep. Ilhan Omar, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 5th district since 2019, recently shared her views on social media regarding several pressing issues. Omar, a vocal advocate for workers' rights and international peace, addressed topics ranging from the gender pay gap to labor protections and international arms embargoes.

On March 25, 2025, Rep. Omar highlighted the widening gender pay gap on Equal Pay Day. She stated, "Today is #EqualPayDay, and for the first time in 20 years, the gender pay gap has WIDENED." She criticized the Trump administration for rolling back protections that assist workers in uncovering pay discrimination and emphasized that "equal work deserves equal pay."

Later that day, she announced her role as Ranking Member of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee during a hearing on the Fair Labor Standards Act. In her post, she asserted that while President Trump and his allies are reducing labor protections, Democrats remain committed to safeguarding workers from exploitation: "Today, I led my first hearing as Ranking Member of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee on the Fair Labor Standards Act."

On March 26, Rep. Omar turned her attention to international affairs by criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for breaking a ceasefire agreement. She questioned continued U.S. arms supplies to Israel amidst civilian casualties and called for an arms embargo: "Netanyahu has shattered the ceasefire agreement."