Democratic U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was confronted on Friday about whether she regrets the timing of her comments immediately following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

In an interview on CNN, Omar stated, “It’s one thing to care about his life because obviously so many people loved him, including his children and wife. But I am not going to sit here and be judged for not wanting to honor any legacy this man has left behind. That should be in the dustbin of history, and we should hopefully move on and forget the hate that he spewed every single day.”

**Why It Matters**

The Democratic congresswoman emphasized that she does not align with Kirk’s legacy, describing it as filled with “hate” and “rage baiting.”

Charlie Kirk, 31, was a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and a prominent voice of MAGA for younger generations. He had a significant social media following and was the co-founder of Turning Point USA, where he hosted a popular podcast.

Kirk was fatally shot last week on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, during a question and answer session.

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https://www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk-legacy-should-dustbin-history-ilhan-omar-says-2132886