She also alleged that President Trump is encouraging right-wing extremist violence. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders denied earlier Sunday the President was trying to incite violence.
“Since the President’s tweet Friday evening, I have experienced an increase in direct threats on my life — many directly referencing or replying to the President’s video. I thank the Capitol Police, the FBI, the House Sergeant at Arms, and the Speaker of the House for their attention to these threats,” Omar said in a statement released Sunday evening.
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Pelosi said Sunday she had spoken with the House Sergeant at Arms about Omar’s safety and that she wanted to make sure a security assessment was being conducted.
CNN has reached out to the White House for comment.
Source: Omar says death threats against her increased since Trump tweet
