Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar has drawn intense criticism after making inflammatory remarks about Charlie Kirk following his tragic assassination last week. The incident occurred during a college speaking event in Utah, where Kirk was fatally shot.

In an interview with ex-MSNBC anchor Medhi Hasan, Omar expressed disparaging views about Kirk, sparking immediate backlash. House Republicans have since moved to censure her and strip her of committee assignments. Rep. Nancy Mace announced plans to file a motion condemning Omar’s actions, stating she defends political violence and fails to condemn the killing of an innocent individual.

The fallout includes Rep. Buddy Carter introducing a resolution to remove Omar from her roles on the House Budget Committee and the Education and Workforce Committee. Omar, a prominent member of the “Squad,” faced scrutiny for prior comments criticizing Kirk’s rhetoric, including accusations that he downplayed slavery and Juneteenth. She later attempted to defend herself on X, asserting she condemned the murder but criticized right-wing efforts to misrepresent her stance.

President Trump has weighed in, though his specific remarks were not detailed in the text. The controversy highlights deepening political tensions over responses to Kirk’s death.