Even Though Some Republicans Are Wavering, Removing Ilhan Omar Was Necessary

The recent decision by Congress to remove Ilhan Omar from office has been met with both praise and backlash. But why, exactly, was this action necessary? Ilhan Omar has a reputation for being one of the most controversial figures in Congress. Her views on foreign policy, immigration and other issues have sparked strong opposition from both sides of the aisle. Over the years, she has made several inflammatory statements which were seen as anti-Semitic by many people. In 2019, she spread a conspiracy theory about the 9/11 attacks and insinuated that U.S. politicians had a hand in them. And just…