Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent member of the Democratic ‘Squad’, refused to credit President Donald Trump for the recent ceasefire in Gaza, despite the agreement marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough. During an event where she endorsed Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh, Omar expressed satisfaction with the end of the violence but declined to attribute the breakthrough to Trump. She emphasized the necessity of lasting peace, stating that the ceasefire is only a step toward a more comprehensive resolution.
Omar’s response to a reporter from Minnesota Public Radio highlighted her hesitation to praise Trump, stating,