Ilhan Omar’s Daughter Makes Shock Post Online Amid LA Riots
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, posted a story on social media showing kids playing jump rope in what looks like a rundown L.A. neighborhood.
But it’s the caption that has people talking.
“From LA to Rafah, there is one common oppressor. Death to the colonial empire. Life for our children,” it says.
With everything going on in L.A. right now, the rioting, looting, and chaos, many people are calling this post tone-deaf at best.
But others are focused on something even more disturbing: the “death to the colonial empire” line, which many read as “death to America.” It’s a phrase we’ve heard before from the regime in Iran.
And now it’s being echoed by the daughter of a sitting member of Congress.
“A sitting congresswoman’s daughter is calling for the death of America and Israel. Isra Hirsi has been arrested at antisemitic encampments that endangered Jewish students. Now she posts “Death to the colonial empire.” This is dangerous and cannot be ignored, @Ilhan. America gave your family refuge, this is how your daughter repays it?” an X account named StopAntisemties said.
“This is how Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi, a recent graduate of Columbia University, feels about America. Deport the whole family @IlhanMN ‘From LA to Rafah, There is one Common Oppressor Death to the Colonial Empire Life for our Children,’” another said.
“This is an outrage! The fact that individuals with such inflammatory and destructive views, like Isra Hirsi, are connected to someone serving in Congress-namely Ilhan Omar-is utterly unacceptable. The post’s call for “death to the colonial empire” and its apparent support for violence, linking LA to Rafah, is a blatant attack on the values and stability of our nation. It’s galling that we have people in positions of power whose family members openly advocate for the downfall of Western civilization, and it raises serious questions about their loyalty and fitness to serve,” another user said.
“No American should have to tolerate this, regardless of who voted them into office. The integrity of our democratic process is undermined when such radical ideologies are given a platform-let alone when there’s even a whisper of potential election irregularities, like the possibility of fraudulent votes (e.g., from deceased individuals), which only fuels the fire of distrust. This is a betrayal of the trust placed in our elected officials, and it demands immediate action. Congress must address this scandal head-on, investigate thoroughly, and ensure that those who seek to dismantle our country from within are held accountable. The silence or inaction of our leaders on this matter is deafening-and it’s time for that to change!” she said.
A pro-Israel lobbying group could be gearing up to challenge Minnesota Democratic “Squad” member Ilhan Omar ahead of the 2026 midterms, according to a report late last week.
A recent poll distributed to constituents in Omar’s district bears the signature characteristics of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) political strategy, The Intercept reported.
In a section labeled “statements critics might make about Ilhan Omar,” it characterized her as “one of the most anti-Israel members of Congress,” highlighted her vote against a resolution condemning the October 7 attacks for omitting references to Palestinian civilian casualties, and noted her opposition to arms sales to Israel.
Respondents were then asked to rate how concerned they felt after hearing this information, said the report.
Then it asked respondents whether Winkler being supported by “a right-wing, pro-Israel group that is funded by Trump-supporting billionaires and has endorsed dozens of Republican members of Congress who support Trump and his MAGA agenda” raises any concerns.
Screenshots of the survey reviewed by The Intercept did not reveal who commissioned the poll. However, political strategists familiar with AIPAC’s tactics view the poll as a likely indication that the group is preparing to target Rep. Ilhan Omar in next year’s midterm elections.
Stanton Defeats Democratic Socialist Challenger In Arizona Primary
One of the Democratic Party’s most closely watched primary battles has ended with a decisive victory for an incumbent congressman, despite an aggressive challenge from the party’s progressive wing.
The race had drawn national attention as another test of whether candidates running on an anti-Israel platform could unseat more established Democrats.
Rep. Greg Stanton easily defeated democratic socialist challenger Kai Newkirk in Arizona’s Democratic primary Tuesday, securing the nomination for another term in Congress with a commanding margin.
With nearly all votes counted, Stanton received about 68.1% of the vote compared with Newkirk’s 31.9%, according to multiple media outlets.
The victory sends Stanton, a former Phoenix mayor first elected to Congress in 2018, into November’s general election, where he is expected to face Republican Zuhdi Jasser.
Following the race, Stanton described the outcome as a choice about the future direction of the Democratic Party.
“This campaign presented voters with a real choice about how Democrats should lead,” Stanton said in a statement posted to his campaign page.
“Tonight, the voters chose proven leadership that fights back, delivers real results, and brings our party together.”
Throughout the campaign, Newkirk attempted to make U.S. support for Israel the defining issue in the race.
He repeatedly criticized Stanton for receiving support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, commonly known as AIPAC, and accused the organization of wielding too much influence in American politics.
Newkirk also pointed to a multimillion-dollar public messaging campaign promoting Israel as evidence of what he characterized as outside influence in U.S. elections.
Among his policy positions, Newkirk called for ending U.S. military aid to Israel and imposing an arms embargo on the country.
He also sharply criticized Stanton after the congressman voted against an amendment offered by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., that would have reduced military assistance to Israel.
“Greg Stanton has taken over $300K from AIPAC,” Newkirk wrote during the campaign.
Stanton defended his vote, arguing that reducing military assistance would weaken America’s ability to counter threats from Iran while also acknowledging that changes in Israeli leadership and policy would be necessary as the current U.S.-Israel security agreement approaches its 2028 expiration.
Although Stanton has supported continued military assistance to Israel, he has also publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on multiple occasions.
Newkirk received endorsements from several progressive organizations, including Our Revolution, Progressive Democrats of America and Track AIPAC.
He was also endorsed by The Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur.
However, his campaign faced setbacks in its closing weeks.
Earlier this month, the Young Democrats of Arizona withdrew their endorsement, saying they had become aware of “concerning patterns of behavior.”
The organization did not publicly provide additional details.
Newkirk denied any wrongdoing and argued the move was part of a political smear campaign.
Despite his sharp criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, Newkirk also condemned antisemitism and spoke out after two Israeli Embassy employees were killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington last year.
“I stand always with my beloved Jewish siblings against the scourge of antisemitism just as I will never stop in the nonviolent struggle to end the genocide in Gaza, release all hostages, and open the way to just, lasting peace,” he said at the time.
The Arizona contest was closely watched because it reflected broader debates inside the Democratic Party over Israel, foreign policy and the growing influence of democratic socialist candidates.
While several progressive candidates have won Democratic primaries around the country in recent years, Stanton’s decisive victory suggests that message did not resonate with enough Democratic primary voters in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District, Trending Politics reported.
With the primary now decided, Stanton will turn his attention to the general election as Democrats seek to defend the seat in November, while Republicans hope to capitalize on continued ideological divisions within the Democratic Party.
