Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) stated she thinks President Trump’s thought to take over the Gaza Strip is “ludicrous.”
Omar joined CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday, the place host Margaret Brennan requested her concerning the latest Trump administration actions, together with his controversial announcement that he wished the U.S. to rebuild Gaza, even when it means relocating the Palestinian folks.
“That’s just plain out ethnic cleansing and genocide, that’s what he’s talking about,” Omar stated. “The Palestinian people will remain in Gaza, and there is no support around the world for the ludicrous suggestion that he is making.”
Democrats have sharply criticized the president for his remarks, calling the takeover proposal “ethnic cleansing.” Rep. Al Inexperienced (D-Texas) has threatened to introduce articles of impeachment in opposition to Trump over the problem.
Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the White Home on Tuesday. Throughout a joint press convention following the assembly, the president advised the U.S. may assist rebuild the war-torn Gaza Strip by taking it over and cleansing it up.
Trump didn’t present particulars about who would be capable of stay there however advised the displaced Palestinians wouldn’t need to return to the war-torn area and may very well be completely resettled elsewhere.
Omar argued that she believes the folks in Gaza would doubtless need to stay within the area.
“I’m pretty sure most of the people in Gaza would love to remain in their homeland and be where they’re born,” she stated.
