Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., traded barbs this week after Omar’s comments about the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk drew criticism from Republicans.
Omar told the progressive outlet Zeteo that Kirk had “downplayed slavery” and questioned Juneteenth, saying his words and actions over the years could not be ignored. She also criticized Republicans for their reaction to his killing.
“There are a lot of people who are talking about him [Kirk] just wanting to have a civil debate,” Omar said.
“These people are full of s— and it’s important for us to call them out while we feel anger and sadness,” she added.
