Article snippet: MORE (D-Minn.). Comments from the Minnesota lawmaker last month about 9/11, criticizing its use as a cudgel against Muslim Americans, have been the subject of intense criticism that escalated on Friday when Trump highlighted them in a video he tweeted. Speaking at the Council on American-Islamic Relations last month, Omar said that "some people did something" in reference to the 9/11 attacks before explaining that some used the attack to advocate for taking away civil liberties from Muslim Americans. Trump on Friday shared an edited video superimposing the remarks over images and clips of the 2001 terrorist attacks that appeared to suggest Omar was dismissing what happened. "We will never forget," he tweeted. The tweet drew immediate backlash and led Speaker MORE (D-Calif.) to issue a statement on Sunday saying she had alerted the U.S. Capitol Police in order to ensure Omar's safety. "Following the president’s tweet, I spoke with the Sergeant-at-Arms to ensure that Capitol Police are conducting a security assessment to safeguard Congresswoman Omar, her family and her staff. They will continue to monitor and address the threats she faces," Pelosi said. The Speaker also called on Trump to remove the video, saying it was "disrespectful and dangerous." Her statement came after the White House defended Trump over the video. Omar has been at the center of multiple controversies as well as the target of threats since joining Congress as one of the first two Muslim wome... Link to the full article to read more