US Representative Ilhan Omar has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump, accusing him of spreading lies and inciting hostility against her. The dispute began after Trump called Omar 'crooked as hell' during a cabinet meeting, where he claimed that there was significant voter fraud in Minnesota.
Omar, who represents Minnesota's 5th congressional district, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has accused Trump of attempting to undermine the democratic process. She has also pointed out the irony of Trump's allegations, given his own history of corruption and financial impropriety.
'Trump and Republicans are not interested in combatting fraud and corruption,' Omar said in a statement. 'They are interested in ransacking the public good for their own profit.'
Trump's comments have sparked widespread outrage among Democrats and critics, who see them as further evidence of the former US President's willingness to distort the truth and attack his opponents. The dispute comes as the US continues to grapple with the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which Trump has repeatedly claimed was 'stolen'.
Omar's comments are a stark reminder of the deep divisions that exist in the US, and the ongoing tensions between Trump and his critics. As the US looks to the future, it remains to be seen how these disputes will play out, and what impact they will have on the country's fragile democracy.