President Trump took a jab Thursday at Rep. Ilhan Omar, saying he told Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to “take back” the left-wing Democrat after she spewed what he called vile remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
I met the head of Somalia, did you know that?” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “And I suggested that maybe he’d like to take her back. And he said, ‘I don’t want her.’”
The zinger — delivered after Omar’s string of vicious tirades against slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk — drew laughs and applause from Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and other top officials who clearly enjoyed the shot, the New York Post reported.
One day after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an outdoor speaking event in Utah on Sept. 10, Omar criticized the widespread tributes to Kirk and denounced what she described as his “hateful rhetoric.”
“There are a lot of people who are talking about him just wanting to have a civil debate,” Omar told the progressive outlet Zeteo. “These people are full of s— and it’s important for us to call them out while we feel anger and sadness.”
She later posted a separate video on X criticizing Democrats and celebrities for “normalizing Kirk,” calling the Trump ally a “reprehensible human being” and a “stochastic terrorist.”
Omar reiterated her criticism during an appearance on CNN. “I’m not going to sit here and be judged for not wanting to honor any legacy this man has left behind, that should be in the dustbin of history, and we should hopefully move on and forget the hate that he spewed every day,” she complained.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a measure to censure Omar, accusing her of “celebrating murder,” but the resolution was narrowly defeated last week after four House Republicans joined Democrats in opposition.
It failed 214–213, preventing the measure from reaching a full House vote. Reps. Mike Flood of Nebraska, Tom McClintock of California, Jeff Hurd of Colorado, and Cory Mills of Florida — joined Democrats in supporting the move.
In a statement to Explain America’s Carmine Sabia, Mace ripped Omar over her remarks. “If you’re Somalia first, you’re not America first, and a one-way ticket to Somalia is the nicest thing we could do,” she said.
Earlier, in a response to Omar, Mace posted on the X platform: “If you celebrate murder, maybe Somalia can take you back.”
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mace said Omar mocked the assassination of Kirk, who was a husband and father of two.
“Now she’s lashing out because we called her out. What’s not ‘well’ is celebrating political violence,” Mace said. “What’s not ‘smart’ is defending it. Omar should be ashamed of herself. Omar can throw insults all day, but it won’t save her from accountability. She crossed the line, and we’re not letting her get away with it. Go back to Somalia.”
Pro golfer Phil Mickelson also criticized Omar for her remarks about Kirk, saying she should be “sent back” to her native East African country.
“Ilhan spews hate every time she opens her mouth, she came here fraudulently and will hopefully be sent back to Somalia soon,” the LIV Tour golfer wrote on X. The three-time Masters champ’s remarks were in response to a video of the left-wing politician calling Kirk “Dr. Frankenstein” and saying he “was killed by his monster.”
Tyler Robinson, 22, who authorities say espoused leftist views and was in a relationship with a transgender partner, has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses in the killing of Charlie Kirk, a father of two, at Utah Valley University.
A newly declassified memo, released Friday by Director of Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, shows that U.S. intelligence officials concluded Russia did not play a significant role in Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton.
Paul Sperry, a senior reporter for Real Clear Investigations, took to X to report that sources informed him that there are damning text messages and emails showing coordination between the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign aides.
“DEVELOPING: I’m told there are texts/emails indicating Hillary Clinton campaign aides directly coordinated with the Obama White House, NSC, State Dept and Intelligence Community officials in efforts to dig up dirt tying Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin in July
2016 …developing…” Perry wrote on X.
The documents released by Gabbard are the clearest proof yet that officials within the Obama administration had serious doubts about Russian interference, even as they proceeded with the investigation.
The memo, dated 2016, told then-President Barack Obama directly that “Russian and criminal actors did not impact recent US election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure.”
While acknowledging prior reports about a possible breach of Illinois voter rolls and failed targeting attempts in other states, the memo clearly states that those efforts never compromised voting systems—and didn’t come close to altering results.
“The targeting of infrastructure not used in casting ballots makes it highly unlikely it would have resulted in altering any state’s official vote,” the document reads. It goes further: “Criminal activity also failed to reach the scale and sophistication necessary to change election outcomes.”
The disclosure is a major vindication for Trump, who has long argued that the Russia collusion narrative was a hoax pushed by the Clinton campaign and Obama intelligence officials to sabotage his presidency before it began.
And now the pressure is turning on the people who pushed it.
FBI officials are preparing the groundwork for a possible criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI Director James Comey, and others involved in launching and running the Crossfire Hurricane probe.
According to a release from current CIA Director John Ratcliffe, career intelligence officials say Brennan deliberately kept parts of the investigation secret from other agencies and aggressively pushed to include the now-debunked Steele dossier.
This document falsely claimedconnections between Trump and Russian agents.
A 200-page congressional audit has been compiled after a secret meeting last weekend between the DOJ and intelligence officials. They’re now looking at whether to declassify even more documents, including Crossfire Hurricane notes and transcripts from special counsel John Durham’s investigation, which concluded in 2023 that the Trump–Russia connection was baseless.
Gabbard’s disclosure appears to be the first step in a broader transparency effort.
Officials are also looking at whether Brennan may have perjured himself in testimony to Congress, when he denied using the Steele dossier in the intelligence community’s final assessment. Although the statute of limitations on perjury may have expired, officials believe he could still face charges for conspiracy to commit perjury.
“Obama ordered the ICA to set Trump up and knock him off balance before he could even get started,” one senior official said. “This was an influence operation far more consequential than anything Putin cooked up. Obama and Hillary schemed the op, and the CIA and FBI ran it.”
Comey is also under renewed scrutiny. He recently stirred controversy after posting a cryptic message to social media that many saw as dangerously suggestive. According to sources, he was visited by the Secret Service earlier this year.
Prince Andrew Rushes to the Palace with Sad News
In an unexpected turn of events, Prince Andrew has been seen rushing into Buckingham Palace to deliver devastating news that has cast a heavy shadow over the royal family. Eyewitnesses described the Duke of York’s demeanor as tense and urgent, underscoring the gravity of the message he carried.A Shocking Arrival
Reports indicate that Prince Andrew arrived at the palace unannounced, escorted by security, before being ushered directly inside to meet with senior members of the royal household. His sudden appearance has fueled widespread speculation, as it is highly unusual for a royal of his rank to personally deliver urgent updates rather than rely on official couriers or private communications.
Sources close to the palace confirm that Andrew’s message was one of profound sorrow. While the exact details of the “sad news” have not yet been made public, officials acknowledged that it marks a significant and deeply emotional moment for the monarchy.
The Palace in Mourning
Following Andrew’s arrival, Buckingham Palace quickly shifted into a state of somber activity. Curtains were drawn, official schedules were discreetly altered, and senior advisors were seen entering the King’s private quarters. Observers believe that a formal announcement to the public may soon follow, once the family has had time to process the loss internally.
The atmosphere around the palace has grown heavy with grief, as citizens and tourists alike gather outside its gates. Many are leaving flowers and handwritten notes in anticipation of an official confirmation of the sad news.Andrew’s Role in the Royal Family
Though Prince Andrew has faced years of controversy and stepped back from public duties, his decision to personally rush to the palace suggests his continued loyalty to the Crown in moments of crisis. Royal experts note that his visible distress reflects not only the seriousness of the news but also his commitment to stand with his family during times of mourning.
For Andrew, delivering such a message may have been both a duty and a personal responsibility, especially given his position as the King’s younger brother.
Public Reaction
The British public, already sensitive to news concerning the health and well-being of senior royals, has reacted with alarm. Across social media platforms, speculation is rampant, with many expressing sympathy for the family even before official details have been released. Political leaders and public figures have also begun to prepare statements of condolence, anticipating a formal announcement from Buckingham Palace.
A Nation Awaits
For now, the nation remains in suspense, awaiting clarity from the palace. Prince Andrew’s urgent arrival has signaled the seriousness of the matter, and all eyes are now on King Charles and senior royals for further guidance.
What is certain is that the monarchy faces another moment of deep sorrow, reminding both the royal family and the nation that even amidst ceremony and tradition, they too are bound by the universal human experience of grief.