The “Squad” is in hot water once again…
On Thursday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) moved to force a vote on censuring Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over a recent speech she gave in which critics alleged Omar put the interests of Somalis over Americans.
Accoirding to The Hill, Greene called her censure legislation to the floor as a privileged resolution, a procedural move that forces leadership to hold a vote within two legislative days. Leadership can either bring the resolution to the floor for a vote or motion to table it, both of which would require majority support.
In addition to being formally censured, Greene's resolution would remove Omar from the Budget Committee and Education the Workforce Committee. (RELATED: Ilhan Omar Removed From Foreign Affairs Committee)
Omar brushed off Greene's effort minutes before the Georgia Republican formally introduced the resolution, telling The Hill: “I have nothing to say about the insanity of that woman.”
The effort by Greene comes days after Omar made remarks that have since come under intense scrutiny by Republican lawmakers.
The clip of Omar's Jan. 27 speech, which went viral this week, appeared to show the Somali-born congresswoman assuring her constituents she is putting Somalia's interests first.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) shared the speech on X and called for Omar's explusion from Congress.
“For as long as I am in the U.S. Congress, Somalia will never be in danger, its waters will not be stolen by Ethiopia or others … Sleep in comfort, knowing I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from inside the U.S. system.”
Omar has criticized the translation of her remarks from Saturday, calling them “not only slanted but completely off.”
“[B]ut I wouldn't expect more from these propagandists. I pray for them and for their sanity,” she tweeted.
