Trump Criticizes Omar and Tlaib After State of the Union Outburst

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump referred to Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar and Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib as “lunatics” following their disruptive behavior during the State of the Union address. Their yelling broke into the otherwise formal occasion, which Trump described as “elegant.”

In a post on Truth Social, Trump remarked, “When you look at the low-IQ Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib who were screaming uncontrollably… they had the protruding, bloodshot eyes of crazy people.” He continued with stronger language, suggesting they appeared “mental, sick” and even hinted they should be “institutionalized.”

Trump also took aim at actor Robert De Niro, who had called for Americans to resist the president during an appearance on MS NOW. Trump claimed that De Niro, whom he described as “sick” and “having dementia,” was not taking his own advice seriously.

As he watched De Niro tear up on screen, Trump made a rather personal comparison: “I realized that he might be even sicker than Crazy Rosie O’Donnell,” adding that the only distinction between them is that De Niro is “probably somewhat smarter.”

The president’s remarks came after a particularly controversial State of the Union address, during which Omar interrupted Trump multiple times, shouting accusations like “You’re a murderer” and “You’re a liar,” especially as he discussed immigration and funding for Homeland Security.

Tlaib was seated beside Omar and wore a button that read “F— ICE,” indicating her own disapproval during the event. Additionally, she sported a message referencing documents associated with Jeffrey Epstein, which drew more attention and criticism.

Both representatives expressed visible displeasure throughout the speech, often expressing their dissent audibly and even leaving the chamber early. Trump’s comments resurrected rhetoric from a previous incident in 2019, when he suggested that Omar and Tlaib return to their “countries of origin,” a statement he was widely criticized for then.

Interestingly, while Omar emigrated to the U.S. from Somalia and is a naturalized citizen, Tlaib was born in Detroit to Palestinian parents. Their backgrounds highlight the complex discussions around identity and citizenship in America today.

In a moment during the address, Tlaib voiced, “Alex is not a criminal,” seemingly referencing Alex Preti, who was shot by federal agents during an immigration protest in Minneapolis.

As the night unfolded, both Omar and Tlaib exited the chamber prematurely while Trump detailed a military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Fox News Digital has reached out for comments from Omar, Tlaib, and De Niro but has yet to receive any response.