Washington D.C. — A new political storm has erupted in the U.S. after Representative Ilhan Omar launched an unprecedentedly strong verbal attack on former President Donald Trump, accusing him of having a “bizarre obsession” with her, stemming from his lack of economic achievements to protect his political legacy.

In a controversial statement that quickly spread across social media and major news outlets, Omar not only refuted Trump’s recent remarks targeting her and the immigrant community, but also directly attacked his leadership abilities. She asserted that Trump is “desperately seeking enemies” to mask his failure to deliver economic policies that would convince American voters.

“Trump has an obsession with me that goes far beyond the norm. It’s truly bizarre,” Omar declared. “When he had nothing left to boast about economically, he resorted to inflammatory, divisive, and hateful lies. That’s not just shameful—it’s a national disgrace.”

These scathing remarks immediately escalated the Omar–Trump confrontation, transforming it from familiar verbal sparring into a stark symbol of the deepening political polarization in America. For Omar’s supporters, this was a necessary response to what they called Trump’s “personal attacks to distract” tactics. Meanwhile, the former president’s supporters accused Omar of “stirring up tensions” and exploiting the conflict for political attention.

Analysts noted that Omar’s remarks hit a sensitive spot: the question of Trump’s economic legacy. With inflation, the cost of living, and global instability continuing to be top concerns for voters, any accusation that Trump “lacks substantive economic policies” is politically damaging.

In response, Trump has remained silent directly about Omar’s remarks, but his close allies have quickly countered, arguing that Omar is “insulting millions of voters” and repeating “old left-wing rhetoric.” Some conservative figures have even called for disciplinary action against Omar for what they consider “provocative” statements.

However, Trump’s relative silence has also led to questions: did Omar hit a sensitive spot that the former president wanted to avoid? On social media, the debate erupted with millions of comments, clearly dividing into factions. One side praised Omar for “daring to speak her mind,” while the other argued she was “adding fuel to the fire” in an already deeply divided America.

This clash is more than just a personal confrontation between two prominent and controversial politicians. It reflects the larger picture of modern American politics: where language is increasingly sharp, the lines between policy debate and personal attacks are blurring, and every statement can ignite a new culture war.

As the next election approaches, many experts warn that verbal battles like the Omar–Trump saga will become even more frequent, risking plunging American society into an endless cycle of confrontation. And in that context, the big question remains: will these fierce attacks offer solutions to the real problems facing the American people—or will they only further deepen already deep rifts?