Radical Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is refusing to say whether she still stands by her previous warning that Americans should be “more fearful of white men” when it comes to domestic terrorism.
Omar made the controversial remarks in 2018, but videos of her statement have recently been circulating on social media, prompting fresh condemnation from Republicans.
Vice President JD Vance was among the high-profile Republicans to call out Omar’s rhetoric.
Omar’s resurfaced comments have again come under further scrutiny after a radical terrorist shot two Israeli Embassy staffers on the streets of Washington, D.C. this week.
When asked if she condemned Wednesday night’s fatal shooting, Omar walked away from reporters on Thursday and refused to comment.
“I’m going to go for now,” Omar told reporters.
Yet, in a 2018 interview with Al Jazeera, Omar said the U.S. should be more concerned about white men.
“I would say our country should be more fearful of white men across our country because they are actually causing most of the deaths within this country,” Omar said.
Omar’s remarks came in response to questions about the threats of domestic terrorism and “jihadism” in the U.S.
“And so, if fear was the driving force