• Rep. Luna reveals Ilhan Omar defended Trump against Belgian politician’s criticism during April EU trip.
• Belgian rep claimed Trump didn’t respect European leaders before Omar intervened with sharp rebuke.
• Omar told Belgian politician: “When we’re here, you will respect our president!”

WASHINGTON (TDR) — In a political plot twist few saw coming, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) reportedly stood up for President Donald Trump while facing criticism from European politicians during a congressional delegation trip abroad.

The unexpected moment of bipartisan unity was revealed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) during her appearance on the PBD Podcast with businessman and political commentator Patrick Bet-David on Thursday, leaving Bet-David visibly shocked by the revelation.

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Ilhan Omar savagely Defended President Trump while in the EU against an A-Hole who was attacking him — she’s also working with Rep Luna to Repeal the Patriot Act 👀

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The confrontation in Brussels

According to Luna’s account, the incident occurred in April when a House delegation traveled to speak with several members of the European Union. The situation escalated when a Belgian politician—whom Luna bluntly characterized as a “total as*hole”—began attacking the American congressmembers.

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The unnamed Belgian representative reportedly claimed that Trump did not “respect” European leaders and felt they were a “joke,” directly challenging the delegation in what Luna described as an inappropriately aggressive manner.

Omar’s unexpected defense

That’s when Omar, one of Trump’s most vocal critics in Congress, surprised everyone in the room by jumping to the president’s defense. Luna recounted how Omar stared down the Belgian politician and delivered a firm rebuke.

“You might not like what our president is doing, and you might not agree with our foreign policy,” Omar stated, according to Luna’s retelling. “But when we’re here, you will respect our president!”

The moment represents a stark departure from Omar’s typical relationship with Trump, which has been marked by intense public disagreements on immigration policy, foreign affairs, and domestic issues.

The bigger picture

Luna’s revelation highlights an often-overlooked aspect of congressional delegation trips: regardless of domestic political divisions, American representatives frequently present a united front when facing criticism from foreign officials. The principle of respecting the office of the presidency, even when disagreeing with the officeholder, remains a diplomatic standard.

This incident also underscores the complex dynamics of international relations during the Trump administration, where European leaders often found themselves at odds with American foreign policy positions. Omar’s intervention suggests that defending American leadership abroad can transcend partisan politics, at least in the moment.

What do you think about Omar defending Trump to foreign politicians? Does this change your perception of either figure, or does it simply reflect diplomatic protocol?

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