Fact Check: Did Ilhan Omar Say ‘World War Eleven’ in Viral Clip?
Summary
A short video of Representative Ilhan Omar saying “World War Eleven” instead of “World War Two” went viral on social media. The clip shows she quickly corrected herself and understood the historical event, but some posts shared the clip without the correction or context.Key Facts
- The video is from a January 22, 2025 press conference in Washington, D.C.
- Omar misspoke “World War Eleven” but immediately said “Oh—two, sorry.”
- She was speaking about the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and its use during World War II.
- The Alien Enemies Act was used to deport German, Japanese, and Italian immigrants during World War II.
- The viral clip was shared widely, often without Omar’s correction in the same sentence.
- Some social media posts used the clip to question Omar’s knowledge or call for her deportation.
- Omar’s office denied allegations of immigration fraud made by Vice President JD Vance.
- Deporting a naturalized citizen would require legal denaturalization through the courts.
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