Trump Slams Omar, Tlaib as 'Lunatics' After State of the Union Outbursts

President calls Democratic representatives 'mentally deranged' for shouting during his address

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 killing Americans, a reference to the fatal police shootings of two Minnesota residents earlier this year amid the administration's immigration crackdown.

Why it matters

Trump's attacks on Omar and Tlaib, two of the most prominent progressive members of Congress, reflect the ongoing partisan tensions and heated rhetoric surrounding the administration's immigration policies. The president's comments also highlight the divisive nature of his State of the Union address, which was punctuated by several outbursts from Democratic lawmakers.

The details

During his State of the Union speech, Trump attacked Democrats several times, with his comments on immigration enforcement eliciting shouts from Reps. Omar and Tlaib. The two lawmakers repeatedly accused the president of 'killing Americans,' referring to the fatal police shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota earlier this year during the administration's 'Operation Metro Surge' crackdown on immigration. In a social media post after the speech, Trump called Omar and Tlaib 'lunatics' with 'bulging, bloodshot eyes of crazy people' who 'look like they should be institutionalized.'

  • On February 24, 2026, President Trump delivered his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress.
  • Earlier this month, the administration announced that its 'Operation Metro Surge' immigration enforcement effort in Minnesota was ending.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, known for his divisive rhetoric and hardline immigration policies.

Ilhan Omar

Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota, who fled Somalia as a child refugee and has been a frequent target of Trump's attacks.

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Congresswoman from Michigan, the daughter of Palestinian immigrant parents and an outspoken critic of the president.

Renee Good

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

Alex Pretti

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

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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, Congresswoman from Minnesota (CNN)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

Trump's attacks on Omar and Tlaib reflect the deep partisan divisions in the country, as the president continues to use inflammatory rhetoric against his political opponents, particularly on the issue of immigration. The incident highlights the increasingly contentious nature of the State of the Union address and the challenges facing lawmakers in maintaining decorum during such high-profile events.