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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Seneca Cabrera

Ilhan Omar's SOTU Outburst Sparks Viral Calls to 'Deport Her From America'

Omar has labelled these deaths of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti as 'executions' by the state. (Credit: Flickr/Gage Skidmore CC BY-SA 4.0)

The 2026 State of the Union address, delivered by President Donald Trump on 24 February, included a direct exchange between the President and Representative Ilhan Omar. The encounter, which began on the House floor, quickly transitioned to social media and has since triggered a viral movement among Republican supporters calling for the Minnesota Democrat's deportation. This development reflects the current tensions in the American political landscape as federal operations regarding immigration and financial fraud intensify.

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