Omar said it was a "misstep" for the Harris-Walz campaign to bring on Cheney. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
The Uncommitted Movement specifically withheld support from President Joe Biden — and then Harris — because of its disapproval of their handling of the war in Gaza. Particularly, a large population of Arabs and Muslims in Michigan believed the U.S. was not holding Israel accountable for death and destruction in Gaza.
"You have the one name for my generation and generations younger than me that is synonymous with war," Omar said of Cheney.
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Cheney was Bush's vice president. (Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images)
She also explained why she thought Harris lost the city of Dearborn, Michigan, which is home to a large Arab community. The congresswoman pointed to the fact that President-elect Donald Trump met with the Democratic mayor, but Harris and Walz were only willing to send staff.
"I think that personal touch for that community made the difference," Omar said. "We could have had that personal touch."
Omar is a member of the so-called "squad." (DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)
Despite her past record of criticism of and opposition to Trump, Omar claimed she'd be open to collaborating with his administration. She maintained that she would still be opposing "hurtful" policies towards her constituents, though.
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With Trump returning to office, Omar said she is afraid that Israel will get the "green light" to "finish their genocidal war."
The Harris-Walz team did not provide comment in time for publication.
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