Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, appeared unfazed in response to the newly suggested GOP resolution seeking to prevent foreign-born individuals from serving in Congress. When asked about the potential legislation, Omar remarked to Fox News Digital, ‘Good luck to her.’
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, recently announced her intention to propose a constitutional amendment. This amendment would require any member of Congress, federal judges, or Senate-confirmed officers to be a natural-born citizen, mirroring existing requirements for U.S. presidents and vice presidents.
Dr. Phil criticized Ilhan Omar, labeling her criticisms of America as ‘absolutely disgusting.’
Mace specifically addressed Omar among others in a social media post, calling the resolution long overdue. Omar was born in Somalia and gained U.S. citizenship in 2000. Mace mentioned other representatives like Shri Thanedar and Pramila Jayapal, pointing out their foreign birthplaces and questioning their loyalty.
Currently, 26 members of Congress are not natural-born citizens, comprised of 19 Democrats and seven Republicans. Omar expressed confidence that the legislation lacks the necessary support to advance.
Mace, in a statement to Fox News Digital, emphasized the belief that holding power in the American government should be exclusive to natural-born citizens. She criticized the current allowance of foreign-born members in governmental roles, questioning their loyalty.
Mace filed another resolution aiming to expel a House Democrat following an arrest during an ICE detention facility protest.
Omar dismissed Mace’s proposed amendment, noting the difficulty in amending the Constitution, which demands two-thirds approval from both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states. The proposal has yet to gain significant backing from House GOP leadership or Republican co-sponsors.
Omar was also questioned about a related bill, the “Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act” introduced by Rep. Randy Fine from Florida. This legislation seeks to bar those with dual citizenship from serving in Congress, requiring individuals to renounce other citizenships.
‘Who’s that?’ Omar commented when asked about Fine’s proposal. Fine argued that allegiance should be singular and to America, ensuring lawmakers are not divided between two nations. Yet, his bill has seen limited progress since its referral to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Hannah Brennan, a Digital Production Assistant on the Politics team, contributed to this article. Brennan previously worked at the Aspen Daily News, covering local governance and cultural events. She graduated with high distinction from the University of Colorado Boulder and joined Fox News Digital shortly thereafter.
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