Fact Check: Did Ilhan Omar Say ‘World War Eleven’ in Viral Clip?
A viral clip shows Representative Ilhan Omar saying 'World War Eleven' during a press conference, sparking online mockery and claims of historical ignorance. She immediately corrected herself, saying 'two, sorry,' confirming she meant World War II. The full context shows the remark was a brief verbal slip, not a factual error. The clip has been widely shared without the correction, fueling misleading narratives.
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By Alice GibbsSenior Life and Trends ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A short video clip circulating widely on social media appears to show Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar referring to World War II as “World War Eleven,” after a brief verbal slip that has been shared online without context. The clip has been reposted by numerous social media accounts and has collectively drawn millions of views. One widely circulated post from the X account Libs of TikTok, which is operated by conservative activist Chaya Raichik, has garnered more than 700,000 views on X.
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