Minnesota State Wire

Representative Ilhan Omar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for Minnesota’s 5th district, shares her perspectives on economic policies, environmental issues, and judicial integrity in a series of tweets.

On April 3, 2025, Omar criticized the economic policies under former President Donald Trump, addressing the impact of tariff imposition. She stated, "Nothing says 'winning' like a $2.5 trillion market wipeout. If you have a retirement account, a small business, or just buy groceries, congratulations—you’re paying for Trump’s economic recklessness. Slapping tariffs on America’s biggest trading partners isn’t the genius".

In a subsequent tweet on April 4, 2025, Omar discussed environmental concerns and the necessity of a sustainable future. She emphasized the fundamental need for environmental protection, affirming, "Clean air, safe drinking water & a stable climate are fundamentals that our future generations need to live to their full potential. I met with environmental justice advocates from across #CD5 to raise the alarm about how we cannot afford Trump's disregard of our ongoing climate".

Later that day, Omar addressed the role of the judiciary and the constitutional obligations of judges, highlighting their independence from political pressures. She remarked, "Judges don’t take an oath to Trump. They swear to the Constitution. That’s why judges from every administration, even his own, issued 57 court orders that block or pause his unconstitutional actions. Now Republicans are threatening them for doing their jobs. When you can’t win".