Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has stated that President Donald Trump’s language has directly fueled threats against her. Omar linked the incident to a long pattern of attacks she says intensifies whenever Trump singles her out. Omar, who arrived in the United States as a refugee from Somalia, has for years been a frequent target of Trump’s anti-immigrant messaging. In recent months, he has called her “garbage,” urged investigations into her conduct, and contrasted her unfavorably with immigrants he said should be proud of the United States. READ ALSO: Trump responds after man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with foul-smelling liquid at event“It has to stop.