Ilhan Omar: The US Democrat targeted by Donald Trump
Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president.
DW reports: Congress member Ilhan Omar has long been the target of angry verbal attacks from the US president.
Donald Trump has described her as "garbage" and a "criminal" who does nothing but "bitch."
This politics story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ilhan Omar, Donald Trump and US Democrat.
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