Poster linking Rep. Ilhan Omar to 9/11 sparks outrage in West Virginia capitol

Mike Pushkin, a Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, told the Washington Post that he was in a morning committee meeting when someone sent him a picture of the poster. He later snapped and tweeted a picture of it after walking over to see it.

The body's sergeant of arms submitted a letter of resignation at the end of the day after being accused of making an anti-Muslim slur during the dispute, according to West Virginia Public Radio and other local outlets. A doorkeeper was reportedly injured during a dispute with a member over the doors to the chamber.

Many Republicans got up to speak about the First Amendment in response, according to West Virginia Public Radio."My issue with what I saw outside has to do with another truly American foundational issue, and that's freedom of speech," Republican delegate Dianna Graves said, it the radio station reported."So, while I may not agree with everything that is out there, I do agree that freedom of speech is something that we have to protect, even if we don't agree with it.

check the cameras, find who did it, and report back....

If it's true what next

If I was her I would be afraid. There are serious threats coming her way from groups that seem intent on bringing a Muslim woman down....

Linkage is really hatred spawns violence: 2many USA leaders refuse to hold the USA accountable for its own hateful, violents attitudes, stances, actions, and goals. Arrogance is its own worst enemy & when (USA) defenses construct mirrors to camouflage its own worst traits ...

Congressmen proudly displaying Israeli lapel flags and then outraged when their allegiance is questioned...

We are our own worst enemy! How quickly we’ve forgotten 9/11! She should not be in the government and privileged to classified information! It’s outrageous!

Who was OUTRAGED

This Congresswomen needs to Resign .

Gotta love racist WV

I agree. However, from the left's - the media's (MSM) - mouth full of of hypocrisy. From Hollywood speeches to posters, there was no lack of those who were blaming Bush and Cheney for 9/11 - and they are still out there. Did MSM care?

What’s that rag on her head. Is she cold natured

It’s sparking outrage everywhere, it’s disgusting.

'outrage' FAKE OUTRAGE. The poster is a person's viewpoint, we have freedom of speech and press, and therefore it is valid as any of this pork-sucking hooded creature's opinions.

Your headline needs help. The poster sparked outrage EVERYWHERE.

Today's GOP has no boundaries. None.

False. Flag. Garner sympathy, pooooooor racist Ilhan

We attacked the wrong country! Lmao

Smollett 2.0

All republicrooks all the time

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