2026 State of the Union address: on Immigration


Ilhan Omar: Trump lying about Minnesota Somalis "plundering" $19 billion

President Donald Trump zoomed in on Minnesota's Somali community during his State of the Union address, calling them "pirates" who have "ransacked Minnesota" and cited an unproven claim that they have carried out $19 billion in fraud. His remarks prompted sharp rebuke from Somali American Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, who called him a "liar."

"That's a lie; you're lying," Omar shouted back in response to Trump's claim. Prosecutors say stolen funds could total $9 billion, though the Minnesota Star Tribune has found that alleged fraud uncovered so far in some state programs is closer to $200 million.

Trump said "the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens." Trump called on lawmakers to "enact serious penalties for public officials who block the removal of criminal aliens." In response to one of his remarks, Omar yelled out: "You have killed Americans," alluding to federal agents fatally shooting Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Source: Minnesota Star Tribune on 2026 State of the Union address Feb 24, 2026

Donald Trump: Bar granting commercial driver's licenses to illegal aliens

Many, if not most, illegal aliens do not speak English and cannot read even the most basic road signs as to direction, speed, danger or location. That's why tonight I'm calling on Congress to pass what we will call the Delilah Law, barring any state from granting commercial driver's licenses to illegal aliens.
Source: 2026 State of the Union Address to the U.S. Congress Feb 24, 2026

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