In a fiery online outburst, professional golfer Phil Mickelson has ignited controversy by calling for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to be sent back to Somalia over her remarks about the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Breitbart reported.
The dispute centers on Mickelson's sharp criticism of Omar following her refusal to retract derogatory comments about Kirk, who passed away last week, sparking a heated political clash that nearly led to her censure in Congress.
The conflict began last Wednesday when Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative figure, died, prompting varied reactions across political lines.
Shortly after Kirk's passing, Mickelson took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his views, regularly posting about the activist's impact and legacy.
On Saturday, the golf legend turned his attention to Rep. Omar, accusing her of consistently spreading negativity with her statements.
In a pointed post, Mickelson wrote, "Ilhan spews hate every time she opens her mouth, she came here fraudulently and will hopefully be sent back to Somalia soon."
Mickelson's remarks were in direct response to a CNN interview where Omar stood firm on her earlier criticism of Kirk.
During the discussion with host Kaitlan Collins, Omar had described Kirk as "Dr. Frankenstein" and someone "killed by the monster he created," reflecting her harsh view of his influence.
She further expressed dismay at efforts to commemorate Kirk, saying, "What I find jarring, is that there’s so many people willing to excuse the most reprehensible things that he said, that they agree with that, that they’re willing to have monuments for him, that they want to create a day to honor him, and that they want to produce resolutions in the house of Congress honoring his life and legacy."
Omar continued her critique in the interview, refusing to soften her position on Kirk's memory.
She added, "I am not going to sit here and be judged for not wanting to honor any legacy this man has left behind, that should be in the dustbin of history, and we should hopefully move on and forget the hate that he spewed every day."
Her comments drew significant backlash, particularly from conservative figures and supporters of Kirk.
Earlier in the week, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a censure resolution against Omar, condemning what she called "vile comments mocking the assassination" of Kirk.
The resolution also sought to remove Omar from all committee assignments, but it narrowly failed to pass in the House of Representatives.
On Saturday night, Mickelson also tied his broader political views to Kirk’s message, responding to a separate query about military pride flags and linking it to what he saw as Kirk’s core principles.
