Minnesota State Wire

Rep. Ilhan Omar, who represents Minnesota’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress, addressed several pressing issues on social media between August 26 and 27, 2025. Her statements covered the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, economic challenges facing American families, and a local tragedy at a Minneapolis school.

On August 26, Rep. Omar commented on the ongoing blockade affecting aid deliveries to Gaza: "No parent should hear their baby cry from hunger and be powerless to feed them. Yet in Gaza, infants are dying while baby formula sits blocked at the border. @SecRubio must demand that Israel end the blockade and allow life-saving aid to reach families." (August 26, 2025).

Later that day, she turned her attention to domestic economic concerns under former President Trump’s administration: "Under Trump's economy, prices are skyrocketing and working families are paying the price. This year, parents will have to pay nearly 40% MORE for their kids' back to school clothing. It's time to put an end to Trump's reckless trade wars and lower costs for Minnesotans." (August 26, 2025).

On August 27, Rep. Omar responded to reports of violence in her district: "I am beyond heartbroken over the tragic news of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. I am praying for all the families impacted by this horrific tragedy. I will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide updates." (August 27, 2025).

Rep. Ilhan Omar has served as a member of Congress since replacing Keith Ellison in 2019; she previously held office in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 through early 2019. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1982 and now residing in Minneapolis with her family, Omar holds a bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University.