Ilhan Omar’s Brain Fart Resurfaces: Congresswoman Reads “World War II” as “World War Eleven”
A resurfaced video featuring Ilhan Omar has begun circulating widely online, drawing renewed attention to a slip she made during a press conference last year about the Alien Enemies Act. In the clip, Omar mistakenly refers to “World War Eleven” while discussing the law’s historical use. She quickly corrects herself to “World War Two,” but the moment has continued to gain traction across social media platforms.
The Alien Enemies Act, which dates back to the 18th century, was most notably used during World War II to detain and deport individuals from countries considered hostile to the United States, including Germany, Japan, and Italy. Omar’s brief misstatement has been highlighted by critics as another example of what they view as a pattern of missteps.
The renewed attention comes amid broader scrutiny surrounding Omar’s financial disclosures. Recent filings initially indicated that her household assets, shared with her husband Tim Mynett, had risen to a range between $6 million and $30 million. A subsequent amended filing significantly reduced that estimate to between $18,000 and $95,000, with the revision attributed to previously unreported liabilities.
Rep. Ilhan Omar: “The last time the Alien Enemies Act was invoked… during World War ELEVEN.”
She must have gotten her education in the Quality Learing Center. pic.twitter.com/to3h0R2PTV
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) April 27, 2026
This discrepancy has prompted questions from several Republican lawmakers, including Tom Emmer, who have called for further clarification and documentation. At the same time, Omar has faced criticism for not attending hearings connected to the Feeding Our Future case, a large-scale fraud investigation involving approximately $250 million in misused federal funds intended for child nutrition programs.
Donald Trump has also weighed in, publicly suggesting that Omar may have benefited from the scheme. However, such claims remain allegations and have not been proven in court.
The situation continues to develop as lawmakers seek more information and accountability regarding both the financial disclosures and the broader fraud investigation.
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