Video from a statement by Donald Trump
President Trump speaks about Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event with seniors in The Villages, Fla., May 1, 2026.
Excerpt from 18:47 to 19:39 of the White House video. Cut from the White House's own recording of the event. The ABC News YouTube upload cited for this source shows the same remarks. DI added its logo in the corner.
Video: The White House. Public domain (U.S. government work) (opens in a new tab)
Watch the full original video (opens in a new tab) (relevant passage: 16:29 to 16:57 (remarks on Rep. Ilhan Omar's marriage; Trump first mentions Omar at about 15:41).)
Speaking in The Villages, Florida, President Donald Trump said of Rep. Ilhan Omar, “I would imagine they’re looking at her. I have nothing to do with it,” and “I believe she married her brother, which is totally illegal.” He added, “Although it’s a lovely couple actually, but it’s a little bit on the illegal side.”
“But I think, I would imagine they’re looking at her. I have nothing to do with it. I would imagine. Of course I have nothing to do. I have nothing, but I believe she married her brother, which is totally illegal. Although it’s a lovely couple actually, but it’s a little bit on the illegal side.”