Ilhan Omar Criticizes Harris-Walz Campaign for Embracing Liz Cheney

Omar argues the decision to highlight Cheney's endorsement alienated progressive voters and contributed to key battleground state losses.

Rep. Ilhan Omar called the Harris-Walz campaign's reliance on Liz Cheney's endorsement a 'huge misstep,' particularly in states with significant Arab-American populations like Michigan.
Omar suggested the association with Cheney, whose name she linked to U.S. wars, sent the wrong message to younger and progressive voters.
The Harris-Walz campaign lost Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, with Omar attributing the Michigan loss partly to insufficient outreach to Arab-American communities in cities like Dearborn.
Progressive groups, including Our Revolution, criticized the campaign for focusing on Republican-leaning voters instead of addressing key progressive issues.
Omar expressed concern about the implications of a second Trump administration, particularly regarding U.S. policy on Gaza and Israel.