President Donald Trump escalated tensions with two Democratic members of Congress, calling for their deportation in a lengthy social media post following his first State of the Union address of his second term. The remarks came after a heated exchange in the House chamber during the speech, when Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib interrupted the president as he outlined his immigration agenda.
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In a post published after the address, Trump wrote that “when you watch Low IQ Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, as they screamed uncontrollably last night at the very elegant State of the Union, such an important and beautiful event,” they appeared “mentally deranged and sick.” He added that “when people can behave like that, and knowing that they are Crooked and Corrupt Politicians, so bad for our Country, we should send them back from where they came — as fast as possible.” The president further stated, “They can only damage the United States of America, they can do nothing to help it.”
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President Trump invites Congress to stand if they agree that the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.
Republicans give him a standing ovation, and Democrats stay seated.
"You should be ashamed of yourself." pic.twitter.com/h1ZrHs3LSZ
The comments followed a tense moment during Trump’s address on February 24, 2026, when he challenged Democrats to stand if they agreed that “the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.” Republican lawmakers rose and applauded, while most Democrats remained seated. Trump responded by repeating, “You should be ashamed of yourself” and “Isn’t that a shame? You should be ashamed of yourself not standing up.”
Omar, who represents a Minnesota district with a significant Somali American population, shouted in response, “You have killed Americans! You should be ashamed!” The remark referred to recent incidents in Minnesota involving federal immigration enforcement actions earlier in the year. Tlaib also voiced objections from her seat as Trump continued his remarks.
Trump: You should be ashamed of yourself!
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Ilhan Omar: You have killed Americans! You should be ashamed!pic.twitter.com/dkiUM2lPzg
The president used the address to renew calls for ending sanctuary cities, imposing penalties on officials who block the removal of individuals accused of serious crimes, and advancing the Save America Act, a proposal requiring voter identification and proof of citizenship for federal elections. Immigration enforcement and border security have remained central pillars of Trump’s policy agenda since returning to office for a second term.
The exchange in the chamber underscored deep divisions between the administration and Democratic lawmakers over immigration policy. Republican members responded to the interruptions with chants of “USA,” partially drowning out the protests.
Calls for deportation of the two lawmakers were echoed by Texas Republican Bo French, a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission. In a social media post responding to a photo of the representatives during the address, French wrote, “These two should be the first subtards we denaturalize and deport.”
These two should be the first subtards we denaturalize and deport. https://t.co/UdlWpcCaan
— Bo French (@BoFrenchTX) February 25, 2026
French has previously advocated for sweeping immigration enforcement measures, including mass deportations on a scale seemingly beyond current federal policy. The former chairman of the Tarrant County Republican Party who resigned in November 2025 to pursue statewide office, has also argued for reversing post-1965 immigration policies and has cited the period between 1925 and 1965 as one of limited immigration and national prosperity.
The Texas Railroad Commission seat French is seeking will be decided in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary. Despite its name, the commission regulates oil and gas production, pipeline safety and aspects of energy oversight in the state, making it one of Texas’s most influential regulatory bodies.
Trump’s post and French’s remarks come as immigration remains at the forefront of national political debate. The president has framed his enforcement priorities as necessary to protect American citizens and restore border security, while critics argue that aspects of the administration’s approach raise legal and humanitarian concerns. Tuesday night’s confrontation and its aftermath reflect the continued polarization surrounding immigration policy in Washington and on the campaign trail.
