'Israel has hypnotized the world': Throwback tweet from congressional candidate turns heads

Rep. Keith Ellison announced this week that he’s running for attorney general of Minnesota, and already six candidates have jumped in to replace him in Congress. Among them is intersectional feminist and state Rep. Ilhan Omar, and an old tweet of hers from 2012 that resurfaced this week suggested she might slip easily into Ellison’s role.

Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel. #Gaza #Palestine #Israel

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) November 16, 2012

If she weren’t a Democrat, a tweet like that might prove … problematic.

One of the leading Dem candidates for Keith Ellison’s Congressional seat: https://t.co/Lse2lBYFFY

— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) June 9, 2018

Nah more like the Palestinians have hypnotized the Left

— Elliot Saad (@conserv_viewz) June 9, 2018

Democratic candidate for Congress.

Let's hear you, MSM. https://t.co/CoAbJ549Xt

— Nathan, son of Robert (@NathanWurtzel) June 9, 2018

Will the media pick up on this blatant anti-semitism? https://t.co/QzvZrHAEfV

— PeterSweden (@PeterSweden7) June 9, 2018

Every Democrat running for office should be asked about this. Again and again.

cc: @instapundit https://t.co/rgBc6Fxfcp

— Mark Noonan (@Mark_E_Noonan) June 9, 2018

Under no circumstance should you be allowed any position in the U.S. government. #VoteCraziesOUT #VoteDemsOut

— #ClearFlynnNow (@SweetFreedom29) June 9, 2018

Running for Congress from Minnesota. Guess which party? https://t.co/GpjRn4gcxq

— (((Ed Moran))) (@EdMahmoud) June 9, 2018

Here’s your girl, Dems! Congrats.

— Mr. Yan (@TenenbaumRichie) June 10, 2018

Dems, run with it. #BlueWave ? https://t.co/cRmHzFegoG

— Bryan Beltz (@bbeltz1) June 9, 2018

If any one wonders what the Minnesota 5th Congressional district is like, this is the front runner for Ellison's seat https://t.co/oFQVjAVnGT

— Greg Baker (@CursedMerc) June 9, 2018

This person is running for congress in the United States as a Democrat. Accusing Jews of "hypnotizing the masses" is an antisemitic trope that dates back hundreds of years and was used by the Nazis.

What is the difference between her and Paul Nehlen or Patrick Little? https://t.co/5K8HENEuiF

— American Zionism (@americanzionism) June 7, 2018

God save Minnesota ? https://t.co/5xSwUeuEvf

— PissyFit?? (@Pissyfits) June 9, 2018

Here’s an interesting development:

It is truly an honor to receive Governor Mark Dayton’s endorsement!

"Ilhan will be an outstanding Representative for the people of Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District and a leading voice for change in Washington.” –@GovMarkDayton pic.twitter.com/aP0E3PquYh

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) June 8, 2018

“I know that she will champion progressive Minnesota values in Congress” — yeah, see, that’s the problem.

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— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) March 19, 2018