Rep. Ilhan Omar mocked online for 'World War Eleven' gaffe

5 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 28

A resurfaced video shows Rep. Ilhan Omar misreading 'World War II' as 'World War Eleven' during a Capitol Hill news conference on the 'Neighbors Not Enemies Act.'
The clip, circulating widely online, drew ridicule from figures like Sen. Mike Lee, Elon Musk, and conservative commentators, sparking renewed criticism of Omar’s public statements and education.
The incident comes as Omar’s Minnesota district faces scrutiny amid a federal fraud probe involving Somali-owned childcare centers, which she has criticized for causing confusion and chaos among her constituents.

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