Senator John Kennedy Delivers Sharp, Humorous Speech Targeting Ilhan Omar and the Squad in Congress

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SENATOR JOHN KENNEDY DELIVERS SHARP, HUMOROUS SPEECH TARGETING ILHAN OMAR AND THE SQUAD IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) delivered a fiery and humorously pointed speech on the Senate floor, directly attacking Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and the progressive group known as “The Squad.”

Kennedy called the group “fools” who “hate America” and accused them of deliberately trying to dismantle the nation’s core values. The speech was a clear, unapologetic articulation of conservative frustration with the radical left, culminating in a defense of the decision to remove Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

THE KENNEDY CRITIQUE: “THEY HATE AMERICA”

Senator Kennedy’s remarks were unvarnished and strategic, focusing on the perceived ideological hostility of “The Squad” towards the United States.

1. The “Fool” and the Distraction

Kennedy began by criticizing President Trump’s initial engagement with Omar on Twitter, but quickly shifted the target to Omar herself, using a proverb:

“You know, when when when you argue with a fool, you just prove there are two.”

He then explicitly labeled Omar, Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, and Pressley as “fools” who are destroying the Democratic Party. He argued that engaging with them only grants them a “dignity” they do not deserve.

2. America as “Wicked”

Kennedy explicitly stated the core reason for his condemnation:

“They hate America. They think America was wicked in its origins, and it’s even more wicked today.”

He argued that these representatives should be “thanking America” for the opportunities they’ve received, instead of constantly labeling the country as “evil and wicked and racist.” His core message was that if they are fundamentally unhappy with the nation, they are free to leave, emphasizing that “America doesn’t hold you hostage.”

3. The GOP Plant Theory

Kennedy, adopting a purely political perspective, mocked the Squad as a political gift to conservatives:

“If I didn’t know better, I would think the members of the Squad were GOP plants.”

He detailed their policy positions—socialism, higher taxes, abortion advocacy—and their perceived moral hostility toward Israel and free enterprise, arguing that these views are deeply unpopular with most Americans and are actively “destroying the Democratic party” by alienating moderate voters.

THE CLASH OVER ACCOUNTABILITY

The latter part of the debate focused on the decision to remove Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) due to a pattern of six controversial statements. Omar and her allies immediately framed the removal as a racist and “Islamophobic” attack.

Omar’s Defense: “Targeting Women of Color”

Omar’s allies, including a Democratic representative, condemned the action as blatant bigotry:

“This is about targeting women of color in the United States of America. Don’t tell me this is about consistency… The white supremacy happening is unbelievable. This is despicable.”

Omar herself argued that her leadership was beneficial to the institution and that the resolution was a politically motivated condemnation of anti-semitic remarks, ignoring similar rhetoric from a Republican congresswoman who remained on her committee assignments.

Kennedy’s Rebuttal: Loyalty is a Standard

Kennedy countered the claims of bigotry by reasserting that the issue was about loyalty, respect, and the requirements of the job.

“We just do not believe when it comes to foreign affairs, especially the responsibility of that position around the world with the comments that you make,” Kennedy stated, arguing that the HFAC seat requires a level of diplomatic trust that Omar’s statements have eroded.

The consensus from Kennedy and his supporters was clear: It is not bigotry to demand respect and loyalty from those who choose to represent the United States on the global stage. Omar’s removal was framed as a necessary correction—Congress reminding everyone that there are standards for serving on a committee that deals with national security and international relations.

CONCLUSION: FREEDOM AND CONSEQUENCE

Senator Kennedy’s speech was a raw expression of the conservative base’s belief that while freedom of speech is guaranteed, so too are the consequences of that speech.

The core message was simple: You can love America and still criticize it, but if you publicly and repeatedly hate America, you forfeit the right to represent it on the global stage. The removal of Omar was, in Kennedy’s view, an act of defending the country’s credibility and protecting its integrity from those who seek to tear it down. The ultimate takeaway is that in the American political system, patriotism and loyalty are still expected, and those who prioritize ideological radicalism over respect for the nation will face the consequences.

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