During an interview on CBS News’ "Face the Nation," Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) responded to comments made by Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller regarding migrants and their descendants. Miller's remarks, which he shared on social media, suggested that mass migration involves not just individuals but entire societies, implying that migrants recreate the conditions of their home countries. Omar, a refugee from Somalia, likened Miller's rhetoric to the language used by Nazis to describe Jewish people in Germany.

Miller's comments were made in the context of a discussion about immigration enforcement, particularly following an incident involving an Afghan national accused of violence against National Guard troops. His statements have been criticized for perpetuating harmful stereotypes about immigrants.

Omar's remarks come as the Trump administration's immigration policies have intensified, particularly affecting communities in Minnesota, where fears among immigrants have led some U.S. citizens to carry their passports for identification. President Donald Trump has made derogatory comments about Somali immigrants, referring to them in disparaging terms and suggesting they contribute negatively to society. In response, Omar defended her community in a New York Times essay, arguing that such rhetoric is a diversion from the administration's failures.

Miller's history of anti-immigrant comments has been a consistent feature of his public persona, reflecting broader trends in U.S. immigration policy that often emphasize enforcement and exclusion over humanitarian considerations.