Former President Barack Obama sparked an online firestorm on Sunday after posting his support for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., amid multiple federal investigations into her immigration status and finances."It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say," Obama wrote. "But that’s exactly what the Trump Administration is doing to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota."The former president went on to explain in the lengthy post that the Omar situation is "appalling" and suggested the re...
Obama's lengthy reaction to Omar investigation triggers instant backlash: 'Spare me'
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