‘IQ 250 Mobile’: Ilhan Omar’s ‘World War 11’ joke takes the internet by storm after video goes viral

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is under attack on social media after a video showed her referring to World War II as “World War 11.” However, fact-checkers found no verified transcript or full video substantiating the claim. Some reports suggest the clip was misheard, edited or taken out of context.

In the 13-second clip, Omar appears to say: “The last time the Enemy Alien Act was invoked… it was used to detain and deport German, Japanese, Italian immigrants during World War 11,” before quickly correcting herself and saying, “Twice, sorry.”

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Fact-checkers and media commentators point out that there are no verified transcripts or official videos confirming Omar said “World War 11.” There is no archival footage or early recordings of her making such a statement under any circumstances, the Sunday Guardian reported.

“Islamist darling, grand champion of the victim card and queen of scams Ilhan Omar just called World War II World War 11. IQ 250 Move,” one user wrote About X. “Ilhan Omar thinks we’ve been through 11 world wars. She must have received quality education,” another said.

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“How many fingers do I hold up?” Ilhan Omar: “Eleven,” One user jokedalthough another said“We’re basically living in Back to the Future Eleven,” Ilhan Omar said. one joked“Ah, the Arabs like to brag about their algebraic formalization, but they’re still defeated by Roman numerals.” Ilhan Omar interprets World War II as “World War 11.”