Muslim MP Shouts 'Murderer' at Trump During US Congress Speech
US President Donald Trump delivers a State of the Union address in the House Chamber, US Capitol, Washington, D.C. During the address, Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar disrupted the proceedings on Tuesday evening. (REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)
In a video aired by CNN International, Omar is heard shouting at Trump, “You have killed Americans!” as the president criticised the Democratic Party for refusing to support funding for the Department of Homeland Security without accompanying immigration reform. (Screenshot from Instagram)
Omar’s harsh comment refers to two fatal incidents that occurred in Minnesota during a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation known as Operation Metro Surge. In recent weeks, two American citizens, Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti, were shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis in connection with intensive immigration enforcement. (Kenny Holston /Pool via REUTERS)
These incidents have sparked a sharp national debate about the use of force by federal agents, particularly from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The victims’ families, Minnesota state officials, and critics of immigration policy say the actions were excessive and disproportionate, while federal officials claim the enforcement was necessary to deal with illegal immigrants. (Screenshot from Instagram)
Trump’s speech itself emphasised the importance of tackling what he called “fraud and crime” related to immigration. He urged members of parliament to enforce stricter policies against undocumented immigrants, and stated that the government has a duty to protect American citizens first. (Kenny Holston /Pool via REUTERS)
Omar’s response also appears to reflect the broader anger of some Democratic members towards the operations. They accuse Trump of creating a climate of fear in Minneapolis and are demanding an investigation into federal actions that led to the deaths of US citizens. (Screenshot from Video/NBC Philadelphia)
The event marked one of the most heated moments in this year’s State of the Union address, with tensions reaching a peak as legislators clashed directly in the parliamentary chamber. (REUTERS/KEVIN LAMARQUE)