House Republican leaders are weighing disciplinary action against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) following comments she made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk after his recent death. Her remarks drew backlash from GOP lawmakers, who accused her of using inappropriate language and disrespecting Kirk’s legacy.

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), currently running for U.S. Senate, introduced a motion to remove Omar from the House Budget Committee and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Carter accused Omar of normalizing hostile rhetoric and undermining civil discourse.

Omar’s comments came during an interview where she discussed Kirk’s legacy. She criticized portrayals of him as a civil debater, pointing instead to his history of controversial views on race, policing, and gun rights. Omar argued that such portrayals erase the harm caused by his rhetoric.

She also spoke about her own experience with public criticism and threats, though she clarified she had not been physically harmed. Omar said her intention was to challenge selective remembrance of political figures, not condone violence.

Republicans swiftly condemned her remarks. Carter said those who use inflammatory language about political opponents—especially after a tragedy—should not hold committee assignments. He praised Kirk as a passionate conservative silenced by violence.

Kirk, 31, was killed during a speaking event in Utah. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson after a manhunt. He faces charges including aggravated murder and is undergoing a mental health evaluation.

The case has reignited national debate about political violence, free speech, and the boundaries of public discourse in a polarized era.