A Conversation With Rep. Ilhan Omar: AIPAC, MAGA Expats, and Standing Up to ICE

Van and Rachel welcome U.S. Representative from Minnesota Ilhan Omar for a wide-ranging discussion of governing in 2026.

(0:00) Intro

(1:09) Governing in 2019 vs. 2026

(5:07) What’s holding Democrats back?

(7:07) AIPAC-sponsored candidates

(15:47) 2024 election post-mortem

(21:52) MAGA vs. Rep. Omar

(24:28) Minnesota stands up to ICE

(29:22) Nancy Mace pushes ban on naturalized citizens

(36:32) Embracing MAGA expats

(39:12) Message to Black voters

(47:00) L.A. mayoral race

(51:30) Minnesota Mt. Rushmore

Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay

Guests: Rep. Ilhan Omar

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jade Whaley

Social Producer: Bernard Moore

Video Supervision: Chris Thomas and Jacob Cornett

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