The controversy over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s reference to the 9/11 terrorist attacks continued to boil on the political talk shows on Sunday.
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s 9/11 Comments in Context
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Doctored Quote Tied to Rep. Omar
A meme targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar uses an edited quote to cast doubt on her “allegiance” to the United States.
Meme Distorts Quran Verses
A viral meme has paired old misrepresentations of the Quran with a picture of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Meme Misleads on Minnesota’s Somali Refugees
Facebook posts distort the number of Somali refugees who have resettled in Minnesota to advance an unsupported claim about a freshman congresswoman’s electoral victory.
Doctored Photo Targets New Congresswomen
Terrorist imagery and an “Impeach Trump” poster have been added to a photo of four newly elected congresswomen. The doctored image has been widely shared on Facebook.
Viral Story Fabricates ‘Muslim Holidays’ Bill
A self-described “parody” website published a made-up story about two Muslim congresswomen introducing a bill recognizing “Muslim holidays as federal holidays.”
Bibles Aren’t Required for the Oath of Office
Q: Did the Supreme Court rule that it is illegal to take the oath of office with anything but the Bible?
A: No. That is a made-up claim that originated on a self-described satirical website.
False Claim Targets Muslim Congresswomen-Elect
Facebook posts shared by thousands of people make the unsupported assertion that “3 Muslim congress women” are refusing to uphold the Constitution.
False Quote Attributed to Rep.-Elect Ilhan Omar
Q: A meme circulating online attributes an inflammatory remark about white men to congresswoman-elect Ilhan Omar. Did she actually say that?
A: No. The meme falsely attributes a fictitious quote to Omar.