Trump brands Ilhan Omar's comments as 'dark day for Israel'
US President Donald Trump has called Somali-American congresswoman Ilhan Omar's comments on US-Israel relations as "a dark day for Israel".
In a tweet, he also called for
Ms Omar to be removed from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Ms Omar, who is a Democrat, last week criticised the influence of pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC, that according to her, "says it is okay to push for allegiance to a foreign country."
Her remarks were condemned widely across party borders.
Fellow congresswoman Nita Lowey tweeted:
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Gross islamophobic stereotypes - like those about @IlhanMN recently featured on posters in WVA - are offensive and have no place in political discourse. Anti-Semitic tropes that accuse Jews of dual loyalty are equally painful and must also be roundly condemned.
Lawmakers must be able to debate w/o prejudice or bigotry. I am saddened that Rep. Omar continues to mischaracterize support for Israel. I urge her to retract this statement and engage in further dialogue with the Jewish community on why these comments are so hurtful.
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Senior Democrat and Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel also called out on Ms Omar, demanding her to apologise.
House Democrats are expected to vote on a resolution on Wednesday in response to Ms Omar's remarks.
On Twitter, #IStandWithIlhan started trending, with many showing their support for the congresswoman:
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Nothing @Ilhan did or said is antisemitic. Stop repeating that lie. You and others are using it for other political gains. Face the facts: @AIPAC raises and spends $100 million per year in order to influence Congress and U.S. policy for Israel. #IStandWithIlhan
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The attacks on @IlhanMN have little to do with what she has said, and everything to do with who she is.#IStandWithIlhan
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There is no doubt in my mind -- and I think many others -- that the vicious, targeted attack by both Republicans and Democrats against @IlhanMN is grounded in anti-Blackness, Islamophobia, anti-immigration, and misogyny.
Which side are you? #IStandWithIlhan
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Ms Omar became the first Somali-American to be elected to Congress in US mid-term elections in 2018.
She is currently in Eritrea, as part of the first US congressional delegation to visit the long-reclusive East African nation in 14 years:
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Look who was in town!
For the first time in 14 years, a delegation from the U.S. Congress visited Asmara, led by Congresswoman @RepKarenBass, joined by freshmen Congress members @JoeNeguse and @IlhanMN who chose #ERITREA as their first official trip! #Ethiopia #Somalia #Africa
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