BROADCAST BIAS: Media had Omar’s number, she didn’t have WWII’s. Journalists didn’t care
Rep. Ilhan Omar faced criticism for misstating World War II as 'World War Eleven' in a resurfaced clip, drawing comparisons to past political gaffes. While some media outlets downplayed the error, others highlighted perceived media bias in how such mistakes are covered. The article argues that Omar's identity and political alignment have influenced the media's treatment of her controversies.
- ▪Rep. Ilhan Omar referred to World War II as 'World War Eleven' during a public appearance, sparking mockery online.
- ▪The article compares Omar's media treatment to Dan Quayle's infamous 'potatoe' gaffe, suggesting a double standard.
- ▪Major news networks highlighted Omar's historic election but largely ignored her controversial statements on Israel and antisemitism.
- ▪Newsweek published a fact-check defending Omar's World War II comment, according to the article.
- ▪The piece claims broadcast media celebrate Democratic 'firsts' while overlooking similar Republican achievements.
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Opinion BROADCAST BIAS: Media had Omar’s number, she didn’t have WWII’s. Journalists didn’t care Dan Quayle's 'potatoe' moment haunted him for years, but Omar's gaffe got a Newsweek 'fact check' defending her By Tim Graham Fox News Published May 2, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ilhan Omar flubs line about ‘World War Eleven’ Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is being mocked for misreading her notes in a resurfaced clip in which she referred to World War II as "World War Eleven." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar checks so many boxes on the wokeness list: Black, female, Muslim refugee from Africa. It’s a born-on-third-base situation.
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