E1836: Congresswoman Says Somali's Interests Come First Before U.S.

Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar's speech, which went viral with over 2.6 million views, sparked controversy due to a translation suggesting she wanted to reclaim missing Somali territories. However, Omar claims the subtitles were misleading and accuses the translators of being propagandists. In a more accurate translation, she emphasized her commitment to protecting Somalia's sea and ensuring the United States does not support any attempts to exploit the nation.