Trump Attacks Omar, Tlaib as 'Lunatics' After State of the Union Disruption

President calls the Democratic representatives 'mentally deranged' for shouting during his speech

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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President Donald Trump lashed out at Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, calling them 'lunatics' and saying they 'look like they should be institutionalized' after the two representatives repeatedly shouted at him during his State of the Union address. Trump accused the lawmakers of disrupting the 'important and beautiful event' with their 'bulging, bloodshot eyes of crazy people'.

Why it matters

Trump's attacks on Omar and Tlaib, two of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, mark the latest escalation in his long-running feud with the progressive lawmakers. The president's comments also highlight the growing partisan tensions in Washington, as Democrats have increasingly challenged and interrupted his speeches.

The details

During Trump's State of the Union address, Omar and Tlaib repeatedly shouted at the president, with Omar accusing him of 'killing Americans' in reference to the fatal police shootings of two Minnesota residents. Tlaib also appeared to mouth 'K-K-K' as Republicans chanted 'U-S-A'. Neither lawmaker was asked to leave the chamber, but they were among the Democrats who exited before Trump finished his record-setting 1 hour and 48 minute speech.

  • On February 24, 2026, Trump delivered his State of the Union address.
  • On February 26, 2026, Trump posted his attacks on Omar and Tlaib on social media.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States.

Ilhan Omar

Democratic Representative from Minnesota's 5th congressional district and one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress.

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district and an outspoken critic of President Trump.

Renee Good

A Minnesota resident who was fatally shot by federal law enforcement during the Trump administration's 'Operation Metro Surge' immigration enforcement effort.

Alex Pretti

A Minnesota resident who was fatally shot by federal law enforcement during the Trump administration's 'Operation Metro Surge' immigration enforcement effort.

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What they’re saying

“When you watch Low IQ Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, as they screamed uncontrollably last night at the very elegant State of the Union, such an important and beautiful event, they had the bulging, bloodshot eyes of crazy people, LUNATICS, mentally deranged and sick who, frankly, look like they should be institutionalized.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (Twitter)

“It was really unavoidable. The president talked about protecting Americans, and I just had to remind him that his administration was responsible for killing two of my constituents.”

— Ilhan Omar, U.S. Representative (CNN)

What’s next

The House of Representatives may consider disciplinary action against Omar and Tlaib for their disruptive behavior during the State of the Union address.

The takeaway

Trump's attacks on Omar and Tlaib further inflame partisan tensions in Washington and highlight the growing divide between the president and progressive Democrats. The incident underscores the increasingly combative nature of political discourse, as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle struggle to find common ground.