Ilhan Omar Guest Arrested After Demonstrating During Trump’s SOTU

Capitol Police said demonstrating of any kind is prohibited inside the chamber during a joint session of Congress.

Rahman previously told MS Now that attending the address felt necessary.

“I almost don’t feel like it was a choice,” she said. “I’m just so painfully aware that what happened to me is a very common experience in this country, except for the part where I got out and I got to come back to my community.”

“Honestly, the emotional toll of it is the reason that I think it’s still important to come be in front of people who are happy this happened to me or think I deserve worse,” she added.

The arrest came as Trump used the address to emphasize border security and immigration enforcement.

Rep. Omar responded to the arrest.