BackCongresswoman insists she will not be 'silenced' after federal agents raid her home
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar vows she won’t be silenced after federal agents raided her home, labeling it the latest escalation in President Donald Trump’s intimidation campaign.
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar responded to a federal raid on her Minneapolis residence, stating she will not be silenced. She described the operation as the latest escalation in what she called President Donald Trump's intimidation campaign against her and other progressive lawmakers. Omar emphasized her commitment to continue speaking out despite the intrusion, and she urged supporters to resist attempts to curb dissent. The raid, carried out by federal agents, has drawn criticism from civil‑rights groups who warn it may set a precedent for political targeting. Sky News reported the incident on October 12, 2026. The story was published by Sky News on October 12, 2026.
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