Ilhan Omar: congresswoman receives death threats after Trump 9/11 tweet – video report

The Muslim American congresswoman Ilhan Omar says she has received an increased number of death threats since a video was tweeted by Donald ... thumbnail 1 summary

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The Muslim American congresswoman Ilhan Omar says she has received an increased number of death threats since a video was tweeted by Donald Trump featuring footage from 9/11 and a clip from a speech she made in March this year, with the president accusing her of downplaying the attacks. Omar said in a statement on Sunday: 'Since the president’s tweet on Friday evening, I have experienced an increase in direct threats on my life – many directly referencing or replying to the president’s video'