WASHINGTON (VINnews) — Rep. Ilhan Omar, D‑Minn., shouted “you have killed Americans” Tuesday as President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for demanding immigration reforms before funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Omar was referring to a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota in which two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, were fatally shot by federal agents.

Rep. Ilhan Omar, of Minnesota shouted "you have killed Americans" as President Donald Trump slammed Democrats for demanding for reform before funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Omar was referring to the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota, where Renee Good and… pic.twitter.com/MRdxgJtdTe

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Trump, speaking during his State of the Union address, accused Democrats of blocking funding for the agency and called on lawmakers to affirm that the government’s first duty is protecting American citizens. “If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support. First duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens,” he said. When Democrats remained seated, Trump added, “You should be ashamed of yourself for not standing up.”

The confrontation highlighted the deep partisan divide over immigration enforcement, with Omar and other Democrats condemning federal actions that resulted in the deaths of U.S. citizens and Trump pushing for stricter border and enforcement policies.