There are few authentic leftists. Universalism, egalitarianism, and open borders are leftist principles that weaken any group that adopts them. When a figure is a “progressive” for America but a nationalist for his own people, he’s not a progressive at all. He’s simply a nationalist for his own side.

Ilham Omar is a prominent example. On January 27, she spoke — in Somali — to a group of Somalis in the United States. Her speech would thrill any Somali nationalist. Though there is some dispute over the translation, the main items are not in doubt. One translation quotes her:

For those seeking an accurate and verbatim translation of what Congresswoman @Ilhan said, here it is:

[The context is: she was addressing her Somali-American constituents, who were alarmed by Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed’s announcement of his intention to assist a region/province in… pic.twitter.com/1SOD4GxEnG

— Abdirashid Hashi (@AnalystSomalia) January 29, 2024

Her comments are actually revanchist. “Somalia is one. We are brothers and sisters, and our land will not be balkanized. Our lands were taken from us before, and God willing, we may one day seek them, but what we have now will not be balkanized.” America is a place where “one of your daughters sits in Congress” so she can make sure “no one will take Somalia’s sea.” A more watered-down translation is here:

I don’t agree much with @IlhanMN, but I am vehement defender of truth and condemn any misinformation especially targeting US officials. As a native Somali speaker and former linguist trusted by the US Military and Intelligence community here’s an unbiased translation of her…

— Amal Ali (@onceamal) January 30, 2024

Even in this translation, she refers to herself as a Somali and to the president of Somalia as “the president.”

Florida governor and former presidential candidate Ron DeSantis called for Rep. Omar to be expelled from Congress, denaturalized, and deported.

Expel from Congress, denaturalize and deport! https://t.co/UyjEmSSIoQ

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) January 30, 2024

When Rep. Omar took office, people celebrated that an immigrant had been elected to Congress. Like all naturalized citizens, she took an oath: “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen.” She should be deported for lying.

FYI: Somali people are called Somalis, not “Somalians”. If you are gonna talk about us at least try to get our ethnicity right. Thank you!

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 29, 2024

Unfortunately in our country we can’t sue people for defamation because we are public officials. I am confident that the people I represent will never fall for the lies that are out there to smear me. They know who I represent and why I fight hard for the Minnesotans than have… https://t.co/7TL9ltAtuJ

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 31, 2024

Candace Owens supported her:

Thanks @RealCandaceO for sharing the accurate translation of congresswoman @IlhanMN remarks. For those seeking the truth, check out this clip.
It's unfortunate that figures like @elonmusk spread inaccuracies leading to Ilhan facing unwarranted hateful comments.