Minnesota State Wire

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, who serves Minnesota’s 5th district in Congress, voiced strong criticism on July 17, 2025, regarding a series of bills she says would negatively impact Americans while benefiting the wealthy.

In her first post on July 17, Omar stated, "There is no doubt that these bills will harm many people – from seniors with pensions, families saving for retirement, and workers who depend on a stable economy – in order to pave the way for more grift at the top."

Omar continued her criticism in a subsequent tweet the same day: "Not only will these bills allow Trump to further enrich himself, but they will also weaken basic enforcement against fraud and scams, erode consumer and investor protections, and puts our financial system at risk."

She concluded by referencing alleged past misconduct: "It is not surprising that Trump already enriched himself with shady crypto schemes, including a memecoin scandal that handed him the largest personal payday of any president in history."

Omar has represented Minnesota’s 5th District since 2019 after replacing Keith Ellison. Before joining Congress, she served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1982, Omar resides in Minneapolis and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from North Dakota State University (https://www.congress.gov/member/ilhan-omar/O000173).