A social media post, dubious in origin, was enough to send parts of the US media into overdrive. Within hours, a fictional diplomatic clash involving Ilhan Omar had been reported as fact.
It began with a post on X from an account styling itself as @RepOfSomaliland. Responding to fresh accusations from US vice-president JD Vance, the account appeared to endorse the idea of deporting Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar, writing, 'Deportation? Please you're just sending the princess back to her kingdom. Extradition? Say the word ...'
