WATCH: Ilhan Omar dismisses issues about political violence on the left

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Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who's a part of the cohort of progressive Democrat lawmakers on Capitol Hill referred to as "the Squad," denied that Democrat voters had been celebrating political violence within the wake of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.

In video footage obtained by Fox Information Digital, Omar was requested about her ideas on Democratic voters celebrating the demise of Kirk and cheering on political violence within the wake of his assassination.

"Are you involved with the rhetoric coming from the Democratic base concerning the Charlie Kirk assassination?" Omar was requested, to which she didn't reply. "Why are Democratic voters celebrating political violence?" Omar was then requested once more.

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"I do not suppose anyone is," Omar shot again.

Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., (proper) and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., (left) converse to reporters. (Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune through Getty Pictures)

However, proof seems to point out that many people have been dealing with repercussions over their determination to mock, or reward, Kirk's demise. This consists of K-12 education officials, school professors, healthcare professionals, political pundits, writers and an inventory of different professionals from varied sectors and main firms, such because the regulation agency Perkins Coie , the corporate behind the New York Inventory Change, NASDAQ, and Workplace Depot, amongst others.

Lawmakers from either side of the aisle have roundly condemned the development of political violence following Kirk's assassination. However, regardless of the condemnation and expressions of sorrow from either side of the political spectrum, there have nonetheless been some contentious moments on the Hill following Kirk's demise.

On the day of Kirk's passing, a second of silence for the slain activist contained in the Home Chamber devolved into chaos after Republican South Carolina Rep. Lauren Boebert requested a spoken prayer be mentioned along with a silent prayer, which was met with protest from Democrats. Some reportedly started shouting about how Republicans had ignored a college taking pictures that occurred the identical day as Kirk's, in line with media stories. In the meantime, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., stood up and started shouting again, saying, "You all brought about this."

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When requested why Democrats refused to say a prayer for Kirk, Omar responded: "We did a second of silence, no person prays on the Home flooring for anyone who has handed away."

Omar, in the meantime, is dealing with efforts by Republicans to strip her of her committee assignments and seats after she, in line with GOP lawmakers, disparaged Kirk's legacy shortly following his assassination.

The remarks had been made throughout an interview with progressive information outlet Zeteo. Omar informed the outlet days after Kirk's assassination that he beforehand "downplayed slavery and what Black individuals have gone via on this nation by saying Juneteenth should not exist."

Many locals and college students returning to campus on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, stopped by a memorial at Utah Valley College to pay their respects to conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated lower than per week in the past. (Fox Information Digital/Deirdre Heavey)

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"There are lots of people who're on the market speaking about him simply eager to have a civil debate," Omar continued. "There's nothing extra effed up, you already know, like, than to utterly faux that, you already know, his phrases and actions haven't been recorded and in existence for the final decade or so."

Omar additionally criticized GOP figures who've been attacking Democrats for his or her rhetoric following Kirk's assassination. "These individuals are filled with s---. And it is vital for us to name them out whereas we really feel anger and disappointment, and have, you already know, empathy, which Charlie mentioned, 'No, it should not exist,' as a result of that is a newly created phrase or one thing," Omar mentioned, referring to Kirk's feedback about "hate speech."