Rep. Omar Faces Republican Censure Over Comments Lost in Faulty Translation
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Progressive US lawmaker Ilhan Omar faces censure from Republicans over mistranslated comments in a speech to Somali Americans.
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Independent analyses found the controversial quotes were inaccurately translated and taken out of context.
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Despite the flawed translation, Republicans allege Omar prioritizes Somali interests over the US.
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Critics see the Republican attacks as the latest attempt to target Omar and the "Squad" of progressive Democrats.
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Omar rejects the accusations as "manufactured controversy" rooted in Islamophobia and xenophobia.