Trump Claims Ilhan Omar 'Had Herself Sprayed' in Vinegar Attack, Should Be Jailed or 'Sent Back to Somalia'

In a blistering morning tirade, President Donald Trump has reignited his fierce rivalry with Representative Ilhan Omar, suggesting the Minnesota Democrat should be imprisoned or deported just days after she survived a frightening assault at a public town hall. The 79-year-old commander-in-chief used his Truth Social platform to unleash a series of inflammatory accusations, ranging from state-wide financial corruption to the sensational claim that the congresswoman staged the chemical attack against herself.

Trump Unleashes Tirade Over Minnesota Fraud Claims

The latest flare-up began when Trump targeted Omar and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over what he described as a massive welfare fraud crisis. Writing in his signature style, the president claimed that the 'Theft and Fraud in Minnesota' has far outstripped original projections of $19 billion. He laid the blame squarely at the feet of the Biden administration, accusing his predecessors of knowing about the alleged criminal activity and doing 'absolutely nothing about it'.

'Scammer Ilhan Omar and her absolutely terrible friends from Somalia should all be in jail right now or, far worse, send them back to Somalia,' Trump wrote. His post did not stop at the congresswoman; he also turned his fire on Governor Walz, labelling him as either 'the most CORRUPT government official in history' or simply 'incompetent' for failing to oversee the state's finances.

The president's explosive comments come as he continues to pressure immigrant lawmakers to 'show that they can love our country,' a sentiment he echoed during a recent rally in Iowa where he insisted they must be 'proud, not like Ilhan Omar'. Trump's comments follow a period of intense federal scrutiny in the Twin Cities. The Trump administration has moved to freeze federal funds for childcare and family assistance in Minnesota and four other Democrat-led states, citing potential misuse of taxpayer funds.

While media outlets have previously noted that many such fraud claims were debunked, the White House has remained steadfast, with the Small Business Administration recently suspending nearly 7,000 borrowers in Minnesota over suspected fraudulent activity totalling $400 million.

Trump Dismisses Syringe Attack as Possible Stunt

Perhaps most controversially, the president has cast doubt on a distressing incident that occurred on January. 27 during an Omar town hall in Minneapolis. As the congresswoman spoke to a packed audience, 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak allegedly rushed the stage, discharging a syringe filled with apple cider vinegar across her torso.

Footage of the event shows a chaotic scene in which security personnel tackled the suspect as he reportedly yelled, 'She's not resigning. You're splitting Minnesotans apart.' Despite the shock of the encounter, witnesses noted that Omar appeared remarkably unfazed, moving toward her attacker rather than retreating as her staff and local officers swarmed the stage. While the liquid was later confirmed by hazmat teams to be kitchen vinegar, the smell was reportedly so overwhelming that it caused nearby officials to fall ill.

When questioned by ABC News on whether he had seen the viral footage of the assault, Trump was dismissive. 'I don't think about her. I think she's a fraud,' the president stated. He went on to suggest that the congresswoman might have orchestrated the incident for political gain, saying, 'She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her.' He further doubled down on his disinterest in the safety of the congresswoman, telling reporters, 'I haven't seen it... I hope I don't have to bother.'

Omar was quick to hit back, telling CNN that the president lacks both 'decency' and 'compassion'. During a subsequent press conference, she argued that the president's 'hateful rhetoric' directly correlates with a surge in death threats against her, stating, 'Every time the president... has chosen to use hateful rhetoric to talk about me... my death threats skyrocket.'

The legal fallout for Kazmierczak is significant. He has been hit with federal charges for forcibly assaulting and intimidating a member of Congress, as well as state-level charges of terroristic threats. Investigators noted that the suspect has a history of supportive posts regarding Donald Trump and had previously allegedly told an associate that 'somebody should kill' the congresswoman.