Trump's attacks on Ilhan Omar highlight concerns about normalisation of racism in US politics

Trump's attacks on Ilhan Omar highlight concerns about normalisation of racism in US politics Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 10/21/2026 - 18:46 US President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, disparaging Somalia and raising the prospect of her imprisonment or deportation US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) waits to speak to protesters near the White House during a Free Kilmar Abrego Gar…