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Ilhan Omar tells Hasan Piker her 'good' looks are why media is fixated on her
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Ilhan Omar joked with streamer Hasan Piker that media focus on her is due to her “good” looks during a livestream before a controversial event hosted by Minnesota lawmaker Omar Fateh.
- Omar boasted about the strength and secrecy of Minneapolis’ Somali network, claiming it is difficult for federal authorities to penetrate, citing a meeting with DHS officials after Trump took office.
- The event, featuring Omar and Piker, drew sharp criticism from Republicans, Jewish groups, and some Democrats, condemning Piker’s history of antisemitic rhetoric and accusing Omar of normalizing bigotry.
- GOP opponent John Nagel and Jewish organizations demanded state Democrats disavow Omar’s appearance with Piker, highlighting Piker’s past statements supporting Hamas and blaming America for 9/11.
- Some prominent Minnesota Democrats, including Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s office, expressed disappointment and concern over the event, calling Piker’s rhetoric polarizing and unacceptable.
