James Woods Slams 'Somali Parasite' Ilhan Omar, 'Insufferable Scum' Democrats at Trump's SOTU

Actor James Woods criticizes Democratic representatives for heckling and protesting during President Trump's State of the Union address.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Actor James Woods took to social media to condemn Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and other Democrats for heckling and protesting during President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address. Woods referred to Omar as a 'Somali parasite' and called the protesting Democrats 'insufferable scum.' The president honored the parents of a slain Ukrainian refugee, but Democrats remained seated during the standing ovation.

Why it matters

The reactions and protests from Democratic representatives during the State of the Union address highlight the deep partisan divide in American politics. The comments from James Woods also reflect the increasingly heated and divisive rhetoric used by some public figures when discussing political opponents.

The details

During President Trump's State of the Union address, he honored the grieving parents of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who was murdered in North Carolina by a repeat offender. While the audience responded with a standing ovation, Democrats remained seated. Responding to this, Trump asked 'How do you not stand?' Actor James Woods later took to social media to criticize Representative Ilhan Omar and other Democrats, referring to Omar as a 'Somali parasite' and calling the protesting Democrats 'insufferable scum.'

  • President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday night.

The players

James Woods

An American actor known for his outspoken conservative political views on social media.

Ilhan Omar

A Democratic representative from Minnesota's 5th congressional district.

Rashida Tlaib

A Democratic representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district.

Iryna Zarutska

A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who was murdered in North Carolina by a repeat offender.

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What they’re saying

“Somali parasite Omar and the terrorist loving miserable pug face chick making fools of themselves, as usual.”

— James Woods, Actor (X)

“Finally it has to be said. They are insufferable scum.”

— James Woods, Actor (X)

The takeaway

The reactions and protests from Democratic representatives during the State of the Union address highlight the deep partisan divide in American politics, with some public figures using increasingly heated and divisive rhetoric when discussing political opponents.