Ilhan Omar Changes Subject When Asked Whether Democrats Have Weak Leaders

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar deflected Thursday when asked on CNN whether her party lacks effective leadership to handle the country’s current challenges.

In an appearance on “The Arena,” host Kasie Hunt asked Omar if she agreed with critics who say Democrats “don’t have the leaders they need to meet the moment.” Omar sidestepped the question, insisting that Democrats have leaders but Republicans are to blame for the government’s dysfunction.

“We have leaders. The problem is the leaders on the Republican side are refusing to meet with our leaders,” Omar told Hunt.

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