President Donald Trump speaks Thursday in the Oval Office of the White House, where he signed executive orders, including approving a partial sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
"Between her and Ilhan Omar [D-Minn.]… and, you know, I met the head of Somalia. Did you know that? And I suggested that maybe he’d like to take her back. And he said, ‘I don’t want her,’" Trump said.
The president’s comments came as he addressed reporters during a proclamation and executive order signing, where his remarks shifted from the day’s policy agenda to sharp critiques of Democrat lawmakers.
Trump grouped Crockett with Omar, reviving criticism he has often directed at members of the so-called progressive "Squad."
His anecdote about suggesting to Somalia’s leader that Omar, who was born in Mogadishu, be "taken back" drew laughter from some in the room.
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President Trump suggested Ilhan Omar be "taken back" to Somalia during off-the-cuff remarks Thursday. (Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via Getty Images)
President Trump's remarks are likely to energize his base, who see his plain-spoken approach as a refreshing break from Washington norms.
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The White House, Crockett and Omar did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.
Jasmine Baehr is a Breaking News Writer for Fox News Digital, where she covers politics, the military, faith and culture.
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