Golfer Phil Mickelson has ignited controversy by publicly demanding that Congresswoman Ilhan Omar be deported back to her native Somalia. The LIV Golf star made these inflammatory remarks on social media in response to Omar’s recent comments about the late right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk.
Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, had asserted that Kirk “spread hate” and should be “left in the dustbin of history” following his tragic death.
Mickelson responded sharply on X (formerly Twitter), accusing Omar of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship and calling for her expulsion from the country.
“Ilhan spews hate every time she opens her mouth, she came here fraudulently and will hopefully be sent back to Somalia soon,” Mickelson wrote, just a day before Kirk’s memorial service was held in Glendale, Arizona.
His remarks closely mirror previous attacks by President Donald Trump, who has often targeted Omar with harsh criticism and allegations.
Background on Ilhan Omar and controversies surrounding her citizenship
Ilhan Omar arrived in the United States as a refugee at age 12 in 1995 and became a naturalized citizen five years later. Despite this, she has been the subject of ongoing accusations from critics claiming that her citizenship was obtained fraudulently.
Among the most persistent claims, repeated by Trump, is the allegation that Omar married her brother to circumvent immigration laws, a claim she has consistently denied and that multiple investigations have failed to prove.
Omar’s personal life has also drawn public scrutiny. She married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi in 2009, sparking rumors about the nature of their relationship, though no evidence has ever substantiated the claims that they were siblings.
Previously, Omar was married to Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi, with whom she has three children. That marriage ended in divorce, and she is now married to political consultant Tim Mynett.
Beyond politics, Mickelson has been vocal about environmental issues on social media, though his views have sparked debate. Recently, he advocated for Sable Offshore Corp., an oil extraction company, suggesting that allowing the company to extract oil from beneath the ocean floor could reduce harmful seepage, protect marine wildlife, and improve beach conditions.
Mickelson’s endorsement of Sable, including sharing its stock ticker symbol $SOC, has been met with mixed reactions, with some followers criticizing his stance and questioning his reasoning.
While Mickelson stands firmly behind his opinions, including his call for Omar’s deportation, his comments have fueled heated discussions about race, immigration, and freedom of speech in the United States.
The debate highlights the ongoing polarization surrounding high-profile figures and the intersections of politics and personal attacks in today’s media landscape.
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