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Feb 19, 2026

House Republican May Force Vote on Removing Ilhan Omar

Florida Republican Rep. Randy Fine is reportedly considering forcing a House vote to expel Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, saying the potential action would be based on allegations that Omar married her brother as well as what he described as her “general embrace of Muslim terror.”

“I don’t think she should be a citizen, let alone a member of Congress,” Fine said. “I won’t send out fundraising emails calling for her expulsion. If I’m going to do that, you will see me bring the piece of paper. And I am actively considering that.”

The comments followed a fundraising email from Omar’s campaign calling for Fine to be expelled from Congress over past remarks in which he said Muslims should be “destroyed.”

Expelling a member of the House requires a two-thirds vote. With Republicans holding only a narrow majority, at least 85 Democrats would need to support the effort for it to succeed.

Omar has also faced renewed scrutiny in recent weeks related to fraud tied to the Somali community in her Minnesota district.

The controversy centers on the Minnesota “Feeding Our Future” program, which authorities have linked to approximately $250 million in fraud connected to the MEALS Act passed during COVID lockdowns.

Omar supported the legislation and has defended her role.

“Do you regret pushing for that bill, the MEALS Act? Do you think it led to the fraud?” Fox News reporter Nicholas Ballasy asked Omar earlier this month, according to Fox News.

“Absolutely not, it did help feed kids,” Omar replied.

President Donald Trump has also sharply criticized Omar in recent weeks.

Earlier this month, Trump referred to the congresswoman as “garbage” and raised broader concerns about large scale migration from Third World nations such as Somalia, according to NBC News.

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