On Wednesday, Democrat Congresswoman Ilhan Omar laughed and joked during a press conference as fellow Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee discussed the American casualties of the Iraq War.
“I’m very glad to say that I was part of the 132 and also the vote for [Rep.] Barbara Lee’s amendment,” Jackson Lee said, BizPac Review reports, “but I think that the point of that is that that is the same war that we’re dealing with today.”
Lee then noted that more than 4,400 American troops died during the Iraqi conflict.
“We never solved any problems with AUMF [the Authorization for Use of Military Force], we left four thousand plus, maybe even forty-four hundred dead, and over sixty thousand who came back injured in some form and the war never ended,” she added as Omar was seen laughing behind her, just over her right shoulder.
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Ilhan Omar is a repulsive woman on so many levels https://t.co/G9tyFmRCsp
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) January 9, 2020
As for an explanation to Omar’s actions, when she took to the podium, she claimed she had PTSD—post-traumatic stress disorder, often associated with military personnel who witness the realities and horrors of war.
“I feel ill a little bit because of everything that is taking place, and I think every time I hear conversations around war, I find myself being stricken with PTSD,” she claimed. “And I find peace knowing that I serve with great advocates for peace and people who have shown courage against war.”
Several people online ripped both the initial laugh as well as her claim to having PTSD:
Lots of veterans very offended by @IlhanMN’s comment https://t.co/ss7iNC9JfQ
— Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 10, 2020
I'm a veteran and I'm offended.
— Brett (@IAMDEPLORABLES) January 10, 2020
My Marine (Ret) Husband was the first wave after BlackHawk Down. I know what PTSD manifesting looks like, and it’s NOT LAUGHTER at the mention of Death @IlhanMN
— SweetReali-Tea 🥤 (@SweetTeaSouthH1) January 10, 2020
An affront to ever veteran suffering from PTSD, and I personally know several. #Veterans
— Carl Quance ⭐⭐⭐ (@CinderellaMan2) January 10, 2020
Her smug arrogance is sickening
— Mr. DRAGGLE (@Jackson95541225) January 10, 2020
Equates herself with US vets. Sick.
PTSD won't erase empathy.
After so many years she has ways to manage reactions.
Not to mention she placed herself front & center near the speaker so the camera would see her too. Not a good place when you know you could manifest 'PTSD' laughter— Beverly (@SnowyEvergreen) January 10, 2020
@IlhanMN @Ilhan Needs to go. Leave. Be with her people because WE, are not her "people" even though she misrepresented herself to be one of "US".
Retweet if you agree!!! pic.twitter.com/0ai4xg1F4r
— Bill O'Neill (@Elginet) January 10, 2020
She is making fun of our Troops while threatening the President.
She should be locked up!!— Iris -Text TRUMP To 88022 (@irispraytan) January 10, 2020
Nice work Bridgette… this woman doesn’t appreciate this country at all and it’s time for her to leave….. for good.
— Rick Remitz (@rickremitz) January 10, 2020
It was rude, childish, selfish and inexcusable. She needs to go. Her actions are unamerican and can no longer be tolerated (as if there was ever a time they could be).
— Ronni Bennett (@RonniBennett2) January 10, 2020
Vote her out.
— Christine (@crel2112) January 10, 2020
It’s stunning and sickening that we have elected officials in Congress that are blatant traitors to our country.
— Apara (@Kachuz108) January 10, 2020
She equated herself w/US soldiers.
She's had years to learn to manage herself- 'PTSD' is not a lack of empathy.
Placing herself front-and-center for the camera is very narcissistic; laughing at others' sacrifice/loss is pathology.
Investigate her, take away her security clearance— Beverly (@SnowyEvergreen) January 10, 2020
well then I think she should resign and get some help
— wax6moon (@alanmoon13) January 10, 2020
