A resurfaced clip of Rep. Ilhan Omar speaking in Somali has reignited a firestorm, with conservatives accusing her of putting Somalia ahead of the United States and calling for accountability from Congress and the press. Tech billionaire Elon Musk even called the remarks “treason” after the translation circulated, and Newsmax commentators — rightly — demanded answers about where her loyalties lie.
The translation that spread online claimed Omar told Somali Americans the U.S. government “will do what we want” and insisted Somalis must “call the shots” inside America, a line that set off predictable outrage from Republicans who see it as a betrayal of her oath. Critics from across conservative media and GOP leadership moved quickly to call for ethics probes and even denaturalization, arguing that a congresswoman who signals loyalty to a foreign homeland cannot be trusted to put Americans first.
Fact-checkers and some mainstream outlets pushed back, saying the initial translation was flawed and that Omar disputed the wording — a technicality the left seized to defuse the scandal. But the polite insistence on “translation accuracy” doesn’t erase the political reality: a representative who comforts foreign power interests while Americans struggle with crime, illegal immigration, and economic strain sparks a legitimate national security concern.
Beyond the language debate, Minnesotans and the rest of the country are watching a widening fraud inquiry that conservative leaders say disproportionately implicates actors within the Somali community, raising questions about oversight and the priorities of those who represent these neighborhoods. House Republicans on Newsmax warned this sprawling fraud could reach deep into state politics, and conservatives rightly demanded transparency about any ties between lawmakers and the growing scandal.
Rob Finnerty’s coverage on Newsmax has been blunt and unapologetic: Americans deserve a congressperson who defends U.S. interests first, not someone who moonlights as an overseas advocate while our borders and wallets are under attack. That kind of journalism — unwilling to let the story be buried behind translation trees — is exactly what the country needs as investigators and the press unpack the facts.
If Rep. Omar’s words were mistranslated, she should release a full, verifiable transcript and welcome an ethics review to put the matter to rest. If they were not, then Democrats must explain why they tolerate representatives who appear to prioritize foreign allegiances over American citizens; there is no neutrality when the rule of law, national security, and the dignity of taxpayers are at stake.
Hardworking Americans deserve representatives who put our flag, our laws, and our families first — not elites who mumble diplomatic doublespeak in languages many voters don’t understand. Congress, the media, and patriotic citizens must demand clarity, responsibility, and consequences so that loyalty to America is never optional for those who serve in its halls.
