Rep. Ilhan Omar
@repilhan.bsky.social
Representing Minnesota's 5th District in the People's House.
US Progressives Deputy Chair.
Account managed by staff.
US Progressives Deputy Chair.
Account managed by staff.
Happy Kwanzaa, Minnesota! May your days be filled with peace, unity, and faith.
December 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Happy Kwanzaa, Minnesota! May your days be filled with peace, unity, and faith.
Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating in Minnesota and beyond! Wishing you a holiday filled with love, joy, and warmth.
December 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating in Minnesota and beyond! Wishing you a holiday filled with love, joy, and warmth.
The new travel ban executive order is inhumane, racist, and designed to tear families apart.
December 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The new travel ban executive order is inhumane, racist, and designed to tear families apart.
It’s cold in Minnesota, but our communities are warm.
Even as ICE operates unlawfully, I'm proud of our neighbors who keep showing up for one another.
Even as ICE operates unlawfully, I'm proud of our neighbors who keep showing up for one another.
December 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It’s cold in Minnesota, but our communities are warm.
Even as ICE operates unlawfully, I'm proud of our neighbors who keep showing up for one another.
Even as ICE operates unlawfully, I'm proud of our neighbors who keep showing up for one another.
I'm proud to recognize Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles Adams for her achievement of being named the 2026 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.
Thank you for everything you do to set our kids up for success!
#MinnesotaMinute
Thank you for everything you do to set our kids up for success!
#MinnesotaMinute
December 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I'm proud to recognize Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles Adams for her achievement of being named the 2026 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.
Thank you for everything you do to set our kids up for success!
#MinnesotaMinute
Thank you for everything you do to set our kids up for success!
#MinnesotaMinute
Republicans making healthcare more expensive is exactly the plan.
They never cared about affordability.
They never cared about affordability.
House GOP will not allow amendment vote to extend ObamaCare subsidies
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said there will not be an amendment vote on extending expiring ObamaCare enhanced subsidies as part of a House Republican health care bill this week, in a move that is …
thehill.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Republicans making healthcare more expensive is exactly the plan.
They never cared about affordability.
They never cared about affordability.
ICE is terrorizing immigrant communities in Minneapolis and across our state- but Minnesotans do not back down in the face of hate.
Thank you to every Minnesotan who is standing up and keeping our immigrant neighbors safe.
Thank you to every Minnesotan who is standing up and keeping our immigrant neighbors safe.
December 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
ICE is terrorizing immigrant communities in Minneapolis and across our state- but Minnesotans do not back down in the face of hate.
Thank you to every Minnesotan who is standing up and keeping our immigrant neighbors safe.
Thank you to every Minnesotan who is standing up and keeping our immigrant neighbors safe.
Somali TPS holders are our neighbors, coworkers, and small business owners.
They’ve built their lives here.
I led members of Congress in demanding answers on the administration’s legally dubious and dangerous threats
They’ve built their lives here.
I led members of Congress in demanding answers on the administration’s legally dubious and dangerous threats
December 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Somali TPS holders are our neighbors, coworkers, and small business owners.
They’ve built their lives here.
I led members of Congress in demanding answers on the administration’s legally dubious and dangerous threats
They’ve built their lives here.
I led members of Congress in demanding answers on the administration’s legally dubious and dangerous threats
Happy first night of Hanukkah to the Jewish community in Minnesota and around the world. Chag Sameach!
December 15, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Happy first night of Hanukkah to the Jewish community in Minnesota and around the world. Chag Sameach!
Absolutely devastated by the news of a mass shooting at Brown University. My heart breaks for every single person impacted by this tragedy.
It is unacceptable we keep finding ourselves here as a country. We have the power to end this horrific cycle of gun violence and must act.
It is unacceptable we keep finding ourselves here as a country. We have the power to end this horrific cycle of gun violence and must act.
December 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Absolutely devastated by the news of a mass shooting at Brown University. My heart breaks for every single person impacted by this tragedy.
It is unacceptable we keep finding ourselves here as a country. We have the power to end this horrific cycle of gun violence and must act.
It is unacceptable we keep finding ourselves here as a country. We have the power to end this horrific cycle of gun violence and must act.
Unconscionable. This antisemitic attack during the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach is horrific and heartbreaking. We mourn those who were murdered. May their memories be a blessing.
There is no place for antisemitism or any form of bigotry in our world.
There is no place for antisemitism or any form of bigotry in our world.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia called the shooting on Bondi Beach, which left at least 11 people dead, a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community during a Hanukkah celebration.
Follow live.
Follow live.
Live Updates: Police Say Jewish Community Targeted in Deadly Sydney Attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the shooting on Bondi Beach a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community during a Hanukkah celebration. At least one gunman is dead and another is in custody.
nyti.ms
December 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Unconscionable. This antisemitic attack during the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach is horrific and heartbreaking. We mourn those who were murdered. May their memories be a blessing.
There is no place for antisemitism or any form of bigotry in our world.
There is no place for antisemitism or any form of bigotry in our world.
I'm proud to honor the Minneapolis Fire Department's historic assembly of their first all-Native Fire Crew.
The crew works hard every day to keep South Minneapolis safe & strengthen the trust between the department and the communities it serves.
We couldn't be more grateful. 💙
#MinnesotaMinute
The crew works hard every day to keep South Minneapolis safe & strengthen the trust between the department and the communities it serves.
We couldn't be more grateful. 💙
#MinnesotaMinute
December 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I'm proud to honor the Minneapolis Fire Department's historic assembly of their first all-Native Fire Crew.
The crew works hard every day to keep South Minneapolis safe & strengthen the trust between the department and the communities it serves.
We couldn't be more grateful. 💙
#MinnesotaMinute
The crew works hard every day to keep South Minneapolis safe & strengthen the trust between the department and the communities it serves.
We couldn't be more grateful. 💙
#MinnesotaMinute
There's no place like Minnesota 💙
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
There's no place like Minnesota 💙
This $12 billion aid package for farmers is a fraction of the $40 billion Trump handed to Argentina just months ago.
Trump’s own tariff war wrecked farm incomes, and now he’s showing up with a short term band aid for a crisis he manufactured.
Trump’s own tariff war wrecked farm incomes, and now he’s showing up with a short term band aid for a crisis he manufactured.
US growers say the Trump administration’s $12 billion aid package brings temporary relief, but is unlikely to kickstart a lasting recovery for the American farm economy
US Farmers Say $12 Billion Bailout Won’t End Industry Slump
US growers say the Trump administration’s $12 billion aid package brings temporary relief, but is unlikely to kickstart a lasting recovery for the American farm economy.
bloom.bg
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This $12 billion aid package for farmers is a fraction of the $40 billion Trump handed to Argentina just months ago.
Trump’s own tariff war wrecked farm incomes, and now he’s showing up with a short term band aid for a crisis he manufactured.
Trump’s own tariff war wrecked farm incomes, and now he’s showing up with a short term band aid for a crisis he manufactured.
Somali Americans are part of this nation and we’re going to keep contributing no matter how many times extremists try to erase us.
December 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Somali Americans are part of this nation and we’re going to keep contributing no matter how many times extremists try to erase us.
Trump’s obsession with demonizing Somali Minnesotans is creepy.
We are not leaving and we will not stop fighting for a country that welcomes all of us.
My full interview with NPR⬇️
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
We are not leaving and we will not stop fighting for a country that welcomes all of us.
My full interview with NPR⬇️
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Ilhan Omar says Trump attacks on Somali immigrants 'deflect attention' from scrutiny
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who came to the U.S. from Somalia, about President Trump's tirade against Somali immigrants.
www.npr.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Trump’s obsession with demonizing Somali Minnesotans is creepy.
We are not leaving and we will not stop fighting for a country that welcomes all of us.
My full interview with NPR⬇️
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
We are not leaving and we will not stop fighting for a country that welcomes all of us.
My full interview with NPR⬇️
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
The president is doing what he does best: deflecting.
He is attacking the Somali American community to hide the fact that he has failed to deliver on nearly all of his promises.
But we are resilient and, despite the president's disgusting remarks, we will continue to thrive.
He is attacking the Somali American community to hide the fact that he has failed to deliver on nearly all of his promises.
But we are resilient and, despite the president's disgusting remarks, we will continue to thrive.
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The president is doing what he does best: deflecting.
He is attacking the Somali American community to hide the fact that he has failed to deliver on nearly all of his promises.
But we are resilient and, despite the president's disgusting remarks, we will continue to thrive.
He is attacking the Somali American community to hide the fact that he has failed to deliver on nearly all of his promises.
But we are resilient and, despite the president's disgusting remarks, we will continue to thrive.
Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner has been a dedicated public servant to our communities for over 30 years.
I'm incredibly grateful for his work keeping our communities safe & wish him the best in his new role as the Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center.
#MinnesotaMinute
I'm incredibly grateful for his work keeping our communities safe & wish him the best in his new role as the Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center.
#MinnesotaMinute
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner has been a dedicated public servant to our communities for over 30 years.
I'm incredibly grateful for his work keeping our communities safe & wish him the best in his new role as the Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center.
#MinnesotaMinute
I'm incredibly grateful for his work keeping our communities safe & wish him the best in his new role as the Executive Director of the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center.
#MinnesotaMinute
My message to Trump: Your message of bigotry won’t work. Somali Americans are here to stay. 💅🏾
December 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My message to Trump: Your message of bigotry won’t work. Somali Americans are here to stay. 💅🏾
It should shake every one of us to read that the Secretary of Defense may have ordered the killing of unarmed survivors.
This dangerous overreach has led to a war crime.
These strikes are exactly the kind of unchecked military actions I moved to block through a War Powers Resolution.
This dangerous overreach has led to a war crime.
These strikes are exactly the kind of unchecked military actions I moved to block through a War Powers Resolution.
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It should shake every one of us to read that the Secretary of Defense may have ordered the killing of unarmed survivors.
This dangerous overreach has led to a war crime.
These strikes are exactly the kind of unchecked military actions I moved to block through a War Powers Resolution.
This dangerous overreach has led to a war crime.
These strikes are exactly the kind of unchecked military actions I moved to block through a War Powers Resolution.
Today is #WorldAIDSDay, and I’m thinking about the communities who fought to get us to this moment.
Thanks to PEPFAR, HIV treatment is more accessible and more people are living long, healthy lives.
Let’s keep fighting for a world where everyone can get the care they need.
Thanks to PEPFAR, HIV treatment is more accessible and more people are living long, healthy lives.
Let’s keep fighting for a world where everyone can get the care they need.
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Today is #WorldAIDSDay, and I’m thinking about the communities who fought to get us to this moment.
Thanks to PEPFAR, HIV treatment is more accessible and more people are living long, healthy lives.
Let’s keep fighting for a world where everyone can get the care they need.
Thanks to PEPFAR, HIV treatment is more accessible and more people are living long, healthy lives.
Let’s keep fighting for a world where everyone can get the care they need.
This Thanksgiving, I’m feeling grateful for the people who keep me grounded and hopeful including my family, my hard-working team, and those in our community who show up for one another every single day.
Happy Thanksgiving 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This Thanksgiving, I’m feeling grateful for the people who keep me grounded and hopeful including my family, my hard-working team, and those in our community who show up for one another every single day.
Happy Thanksgiving 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving 🧡
The Pedophile Protection Party tried everything to keep the Epstein Files from coming out.
That's why we needed to pass a discharge petition to get a vote on the House Floor to get the truth out because GOP leadership refused to act.
It's time for answers and transparency.
That's why we needed to pass a discharge petition to get a vote on the House Floor to get the truth out because GOP leadership refused to act.
It's time for answers and transparency.
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Pedophile Protection Party tried everything to keep the Epstein Files from coming out.
That's why we needed to pass a discharge petition to get a vote on the House Floor to get the truth out because GOP leadership refused to act.
It's time for answers and transparency.
That's why we needed to pass a discharge petition to get a vote on the House Floor to get the truth out because GOP leadership refused to act.
It's time for answers and transparency.
Educators are the heart of the Fifth District, working every day to give our kids the quality education they deserve.
That's why I'm working in Congress to ensure our teachers get the fair pay and support they need, inside and out of the classroom. 💙💪🏽
That's why I'm working in Congress to ensure our teachers get the fair pay and support they need, inside and out of the classroom. 💙💪🏽
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Educators are the heart of the Fifth District, working every day to give our kids the quality education they deserve.
That's why I'm working in Congress to ensure our teachers get the fair pay and support they need, inside and out of the classroom. 💙💪🏽
That's why I'm working in Congress to ensure our teachers get the fair pay and support they need, inside and out of the classroom. 💙💪🏽
Starbucks employees in Minneapolis, and across the country, are striking for
✅ Fair wages
✅ Proper staffing
✅ End to union busting
I'm proud to stand in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org until they get the fair contract they deserve! 💪🏽
#NoContractNoCoffee
✅ Fair wages
✅ Proper staffing
✅ End to union busting
I'm proud to stand in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org until they get the fair contract they deserve! 💪🏽
#NoContractNoCoffee
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Starbucks employees in Minneapolis, and across the country, are striking for
✅ Fair wages
✅ Proper staffing
✅ End to union busting
I'm proud to stand in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org until they get the fair contract they deserve! 💪🏽
#NoContractNoCoffee
✅ Fair wages
✅ Proper staffing
✅ End to union busting
I'm proud to stand in solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org until they get the fair contract they deserve! 💪🏽
#NoContractNoCoffee