Omar Urges Democrats to Ally with Ex-Trump Critics

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, urged her party on Tuesday to embrace former allies of President Donald Trump who have turned against him, including ex-Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and conservative commentator Candace Owens. Speaking on the Pod Save America podcast, Omar highlighted their recent criticisms of Trump's policies, particularly his support for Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, as a sign of a broader awakening that could unite Americans across divides.

Omar's comments mark a striking shift from past hostilities. Greene, a staunch Trump supporter during her time in Congress, had previously accused Omar of acting as a foreign agent for Somalia and called for her deportation in 2024, efforts that fell short of gaining enough votes. Yet Omar now credits Greene and Owens for recognizing what she described as Trump's true nature. "The fact that they've had this wakeup call to finally seeing this con man, this corrupt, chaotic man for what he is... I think is an important thing for us to put our arms around," Omar said. She emphasized that these figures have not merely opposed specific policies but declared, "I'm done with you,"...