Minnesota State Wire

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Minnesota’s 5th district since 2019, used her social media platform on July 18, 2025, to comment on recent congressional actions and international economic issues.

In an early morning post, Omar criticized a Republican-led initiative affecting federal spending. She wrote on July 18: "The GOP rescissions package guts public broadcasting and foreign aid. Rep. Omar's statement after NO: https://t.co/TB0VrFwElE".

Later that day, Omar reported on her involvement in addressing global debt concerns impacting African nations. At 13:28 UTC, she stated: "Congresswoman Omar chaired a briefing on the mounting debt crisis facing many African countries. We heard from experts who broke down how global lending practices and economic shocks are pushing countries deeper into debt. Here's a recap https://t.co/jhTNSIce2G".

Omar also addressed U.S. military spending in a subsequent post at 17:39 UTC, referencing recent legislative decisions and her position on defense funding. She posted: "The United States spends more on its military than the next 9 countries combined. Last night, Congress voted to send another $830+ billion to the Pentagon. I voted NO. It’s past time to reduce our defense budget and invest in our communities, not in weapons manufacturers."

Omar has served as the representative for Minnesota’s 5th District since replacing Keith Ellison in 2019; she previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019 and is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress (source summarized from Fact 1 and Fact 2). Born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1982, Omar currently resides in Minneapolis (Fact 3). She graduated with a BA from North Dakota State University in 2011 (Fact 4).