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Rep. Tom Emmer tells Somalis who don’t assimilate to ‘go the hell back’
The Minnesota Republican made the remarks during a Faith & Freedom Coalition event, prompting criticism from Democratic challenger Doug Chapin and U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar. Read More
Rep. Tom Emmer says Somalis should ‘go the hell back to where they came from’
Rep. Tom Emmer, the No. 3 Republican in the U.S. House, once again disparaged Somalis this week in one of his most forceful ways yet, declaring they are a culture that does not assimilate and that they should “go the hell back to where they came from” if they do not do so. The Minnesota Republican's remarks echo those of President Donald Trump, who late last year said Somalis “contribute ... Read More
Rep. Tom Emmer faces backlash for telling Somalis to 'go the hell back to where they came from'
Rep. Tom Emmer is facing backlash from Democrats for his comments at a recent town hall saying Somalis who "don't assimilate" should "go the hell back to where they came from." Read More
Rep. Tom Emmer: Somalis Who Do Not Assimilate in U.S. Should 'Go the Hell Back to Where They Came From'
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) took a hard stance on Wednesday against Somali immigrants who refuse to assimilate to American culture. Read More
The People Are What Makes America Great, 'Melting Pot of the World'
House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) described the U.S. as "the greatest constitutional republic the world has ever known." Read More
Rep. Emmer to Newsmax: Denaturalize, Deport Immigrants Defrauding US Govt
While also renewing criticism of Minnesota Democrat leaders over a major fraud case in the state, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., said on Newsmax Friday that immigrants who commit fraud against government programs should face denaturalization and deportation. Read More
House GOP Whip Emmer: Questions Need to Be Asked About Anti-Weaponization Fund, I Want to Hear from Blanche
On Friday's broadcast of CNBC's "Squawk Box," House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) said that he wants to hear from acting Attorney General Todd | Clips Read More
Tom Emmer dismisses 2 key Clarity Act concerns
Emmer calls law enforcement objections a "red herring" as the Clarity Act clears the Senate Banking Committee on a 15-9 bipartisan vote Read More
Tom Emmer brushes off law enforcement concerns over Clarity Act
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said concerns from law enforcement groups about crypto developer protections are being overstated. Read More
Rep. Emmer to Newsmax: Digital Dollar Would Mirror China's Yuan
House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer warned a Federal Reserve digital currency could expand government surveillance and undermine U.S. banking independence. Read More
Rep. Tom Emmer rips Walz for claiming credit for Minneapolis raids
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer fires back at Gov. Tim Walz for claiming credit for Minneapolis fraud raids, saying the FBI and DOJ drafted and executed the search warrants. Read More
Rep Tom Emmer celebrates FBI raids on alleged Minneapolis fraud sites
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer celebrated FBI and HSI raids on 22 alleged fraud sites in Minneapolis, saying they send a "crystal clear" message against waste and abuse. Read More
‘Dangerous situation’: Rep. Emmer describes WHCD shooting scene
Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer describes the scene at the White House Correspondents' Dinner — from the first “distinct shot" he heard, to the moment he realized it was a “dangerous situation." Read More
Rep. Tom Emmer says DHS funding stalemate put Americans in danger
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting scare underscores the urgent need to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security. Read More
Mayor Frey, Rep. Tom Emmer safe after White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Mayor Jacob Frey and Rep. Tom Emmer were among the attendees at Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Dinner when a gunman opened fire in the lobby of the Washington Hilton. Read More
Rep. Tom Emmer says Omar's amended financial filing doesn't clear her
Rep. Ilhan Omar's amended financial filing doesn't satisfy concerns from GOP Rep. Tom Emmer, who says he backs House Ethics Committee investigations into her finances. Read More
Rep Emmer says Republicans prefer Flanagan in Minnesota Senate race
Rep. Tom Emmer says Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would be the easier Democrat to beat in the 2026 U.S. Senate race, citing her ties to alleged government fraud. Read More
Emmer says recent terror attacks expose flaws in US law, pushes SCAM Act
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., says that recent terror attacks by naturalized citizens expose serious flaws in U.S. immigration law that can be fixed by the SCAM Act. Read More
Republican Bill Would Denaturalize US Citizens as Support Grows
“The security of our nation hinges on our ability to denaturalize and deport terrorists,” stated House Majority Whip Tom Emmer. Read More