‘Very twisted mind’: Illhan Omar challenger slams Democrat over tweet saying DOJ dropped Flynn charges because of ‘white privilege’

One of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Republican challengers castigated the Democrat for claiming the dismissal of charges against retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn happened because of “white privilege.”

“Ilhan has a very twisted mind,” Lacy Johnson tweeted on Friday. “This kind of thinking is dangerous to the citizens of the Minnesota 5th district and to the core American values we so cherish. She wants to abolish ice, change the rule of law, uncontrolled mass immigration, and so many other dangerous ideas.”

Lacy Johnson

@LacyJohnsonMN

Ilhan has a very twisted mind.

This kind of thinking is dangerous to the citizens of the Minnesota 5th district and to the core American values we so cherish.

She wants to abolish ice, change the rule of law, uncontrolled mass immigration, and so many other dangerous ideas.

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10:12 AM – May 8, 2020

Johnson was reacting to a tweet from Omar on Thursday.

Ilhan Omar

@IlhanMN

White privilege at work. https://twitter.com/AP/status/1258463906047164421

The Associated Press

@AP

BREAKING: Justice Department is dropping criminal case against ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn, according to court filing obtained by AP. The prosecution has been a rallying cry for the president in attacking FBI Russia investigation. http://apne.ws/8luVvMN

5:21 PM – May 7, 2020

Johnson recently earned the endorsement of President Trump to represent Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District.

“And I’m Endorsing you also Lacy, you truly deserve it,” the president tweeted. “You are doing a great job, and Omar is a disaster who wants much higher taxes, hates our Military & our Vets, demands Open Borders, and is fighting to take away our great 2nd Amendment. Good luck Lacy!”

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

And I’m Endorsing you also Lacy, you truly deserve it. You are doing a great job, and Omar is a disaster who wants much higher taxes, hates our Military & our Vets, demands Open Borders, and is fighting to take away our great 2nd Amendment. Good luck Lacy! https://twitter.com/LacyJohnsonMN/status/1256601986545463298

Lacy Johnson

@LacyJohnsonMN

I’m running against Ilhan Omar.

I’m humbled the GOP endorsed me by receiving 90% of the vote

I will win the primary and look forward to defeating Ilhan in Nov. 2020.

Please retweet, follow me, and if able, please contribute to my campaign at link below. https://secure.winred.com/lacy-johnson-for-congress/donate-now-x

8:31 AM – May 4, 2020

Johnson is set to square off against five other Republicans, including Iraqi refugee and journalist Dalia al Aqidi, in a primary election on Aug. 11 before the general election on Nov. 3.

*story by The Washington Examiner