U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar blasts Israel, Trump over trip decision

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar blasted Israel’s travel policies and treatment of Palestinians as undemocratic and unjust on Monday, days after the Minnesota Democrat and fellow U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib were denied entry into the country over their support of a boycott movement.

Speaking at a packed news conference in the State Capitol, a defiant Omar vowed to continue to “highlight the human cost” of Israel’s policies. The freshman lawmaker sharply condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump for their opposition to the trip.

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