Friend — I’m a patriot and proud American. Believe it.

But let’s be real: MAGA would probably disagree.

That’s because their idea of patriotism is defending the actions of a lawless President and the actions of the US government at all costs, no matter how harmful they are.

Their idea of patriotism is about making sure less people can be American and achieve the American dream, not more.

There are some people on the far-right who simply look at a person like me and call me unAmerican. I’m a Muslim woman of color. I wear a hijab. I have an accent. And an increasing share of the Republican party has pushed the idea that people like me hate America — in fact, that we should be denaturalized or deported.

I’m a patriot because I know our country can do better and aim higher than racist garbage like that.

Through all of our mistakes, both past and present, I love that our country has been a place where people of all walks of life can take their shot at finding a good life, and I am committed to keeping up the fight for a better future for all.

We can do better than an economy where the top 1% hoards billions in wealth while families struggle to make rent and put food on the table.

We can do better than a healthcare system that leaves people without the life-saving care they need because they can’t afford it.

We can do better than immigration policies that strip people of their civil rights and weaponize ICE to tear apart communities.

We can do better than a foreign policy driven by the military-industrial complex that puts both US troops and civilians around the world in harm's way.

To me, tackling these challenges is the most patriotic thing we can do. Because if you love America, you have to love the people in it — ALL of them.

If you agree, consider making a contribution to my campaign using this link or the button below. Your contribution helps me and this entire movement keep up the fight for a better America, especially as Trump and his allies are doing everything they can to tear down the values our nation stands for.

In solidarity,

Ilhan Omar

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