ENOUGH! Ben Carson Calmly Shuts Down Ilhan Omar’s Race Card Claims – Calls Out the Media in Explosive Showdown

In a political climate increasingly dominated by accusations, outrage, and viral tweets, one moment this week stood out for its clarity and composure. As social media erupted with back-and-forth attacks between President Trump and the four progressive congresswomen known as “The Squad,” Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, stepped into the fray and delivered a powerful rebuke to the race-based accusations swirling around the White House.

In a televised interview that quickly spread across the internet, Carson calmly dismantled Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s claims that President Trump’s immigration policies were rooted in racism and anti-Muslim sentiment. Rather than trading insults or escalating the rhetoric, Carson offered personal anecdotes, hard data, and a direct challenge to the mainstream media’s role in shaping the narrative.

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The Twitter Battle That Sparked a Firestorm

The latest escalation began with a tweet from Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who wrote:
“You all should end this charade and accept that this racist president wants every black brown person deported and Muslims banned. His immigration policies say this much.”

President Trump responded the next morning, tweeting:
“I don’t believe the four congresswomen are capable of loving our country. They should apologize to America and Israel for their horrible, hateful things that they’ve said. They are destroying the Democrat party, but are weak and insecure people who can never destroy our great nation.”

The exchange set off a media frenzy, with commentators dissecting every word for evidence of bigotry or political strategy. But it was Ben Carson’s appearance on morning television that changed the tone of the debate.

Ben Carson: Calm Amid the Storm

Carson, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and successful African-American businessman, was asked point-blank whether he believed President Trump was a racist. His answer was unequivocal.

“Uh, he is not racist at all,” Carson said. “The first time I met him, it was before we got into politics, down at Mar-a-Lago. We were talking and someone came up to him and said, ‘Mr. Trump, Rod Stewart is here.’ And he said, ‘Yeah, but this is Ben Carson.’ That’s the kind of person he is.”

Carson went on to recount a memorable moment from the presidential debates, when he was left standing backstage after missing his name being called. “Everybody else gleefully walked past me, but Trump stood right next to me until they straightened it out. That’s the kind of person that he is.”

Rather than focusing on rhetoric, Carson urged Americans to look at the results. “Jesse Jackson gave him an award for the incredible things he had done in the African-American community. I have never seen anything that even resembles racism. Look at the policies that have been done and the people who have been helped. Black unemployment at the lowest level ever. Same thing for Hispanics. Opportunity zones, second chances for inmates—things other people talked about, but he has done.”

Shifting the Conversation: Substance Over Slogans

Carson’s approach was a stark contrast to the heated exchanges dominating the headlines. “We need to get away from all of this parsing of words and analysis,” he said. “Let’s talk about the actual problems that we have and how we would solve them. I think we’d be far ahead in the game, and I really think that’s what the American people want to hear.”

As the interview continued, Carson was asked about Omar’s tweet and the broader narrative being pushed by some progressive lawmakers. “There is a radical element that has been introduced into our legislative body that seems to be intent on pushing their ideology, and they have an accomplice in the media in doing so. This is very detrimental to our country.”

Carson challenged the media directly, reminding viewers that the press is the only business protected by the Constitution precisely so it can deliver objective information. “They were not supposed to try to manipulate people. There are radical elements taking advantage of the ideological bent of the media, and it’s unfair to the people. But as Thomas Jefferson said, the people will come through. The people will be smart enough to figure this out.”

The Facts vs. The Narrative

As the president’s tweets continued to spark condemnation from the House and pundits on cable news, Carson doubled down on his defense of Trump’s record. “I’ve known the president for some time, and I’ve never seen any indication [of racism] whatsoever. He lived in New York for a long time. Jesse Jackson gave him an award for the work he’s done in the black community.”

Carson pointed to the tangible results of the administration’s policies:

Lowest unemployment rates for African-Americans and Hispanics in history
Opportunity Zones revitalizing neglected communities
Second Chance Act giving former inmates a shot at rebuilding their lives

“These are not just talking points,” Carson said. “These are things that have actually happened. It’s not about what’s been said or how it’s been interpreted and hashed over and over in the media.”

The Media’s Role: Inform or Indoctrinate?

Carson’s most pointed criticism was reserved for the media, which he accused of abandoning its duty to inform the public in favor of stoking outrage and division. “If you watch this media long enough, you’d think America is the most hateful place on Earth. Yet, millions of immigrants risk everything to come here. That alone proves how false this racist America narrative really is.”

He argued that the left relies on division to maintain power, because unity would expose their failures. “Trump’s record with minority communities destroys their talking points, and they can’t allow that truth to spread.”

The Real Stakes: Power, Not Prejudice

Carson warned that the endless accusations of racism were not about justice, but about maintaining political control. “When Ilhan Omar screams racist, what she’s really doing is trying to distract you from her own anti-American rhetoric, her anti-Israel statements, and her radical agenda that has no place in Congress.”

He expressed faith in the American people’s ability to see through the noise. “Americans will figure this out. We’re smarter than the media gives us credit for. We know what we see. We’ve watched this president create opportunity, not oppression. We’ve watched him stand for this country when others tried to tear it down.”

The 2020 Ballot Box and Beyond

As the interview wrapped up, Carson was asked about the implications for the upcoming presidential election. Would the constant racial rhetoric hurt or help either side?

“There’s going to be all kinds of conversations about all kinds of things, and it’s going to come from both sides,” Carson replied. “Did I wish that weren’t going on? Absolutely. It kind of reminds me of third grade. Apologies to the third graders. We have so many more important things to deal with. It would be extraordinarily helpful if we just begin to focus on those things that are important.”

Conclusion: Truth Over Tactics

In an era of viral outrage and partisan warfare, Ben Carson’s calm rebuttal stood out as a rare moment of clarity. By focusing on results rather than rhetoric, and by calling out the media’s complicity in fueling division, Carson reminded Americans of what’s at stake: not just the next election, but the very fabric of the nation.

As the left continues to deploy the race card and the media amplifies every accusation, Carson’s faith in the American people offers a glimmer of hope. “Truth always wins,” he said. “America is waking up.”

For those tired of the endless cycle of accusation and counter-accusation, Carson’s message was simple: Look at the facts. Judge by what’s been done, not what’s been said. And above all, refuse to be manipulated by those who profit from division.