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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has publicly accused U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar of treason, citing a resurfaced video from January 2024 in which she promised Somali constituents she would protect Somalia's interests within the American political system. The controversy stems from a clip where Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, addressed the Somali community in her district. A translation of her speech circulated online, including the line: "The U.S. government will do what we ask it to do... While I am in Congress, no one will take Somalia's sea, and the U.S. government won't support others to rob us." The remarks were made in the context of opposing a naval base deal involving Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland. "This sounds like treason," Musk wrote on X on Wednesday, reposting the clip and amplifying its reach. Broader Political Context The video gained fresh attention following critical comments from former President...