Ilhan Omar meme reactions spread on X

World War 11 Meme Wave Goes Viral

Adriana Stone
A resurfaced clip of Rep. Ilhan Omar set off a fresh round of online jokes after she said the Alien Enemies Act was last used “during World War Eleven.” The internet did what it does best: it turned the moment into a meme flood.
Tim Walz speaking at a public event

Walz Faces Blowback Over Violence Tweet

Adriana Stone
Tim Walz said he opposed political violence after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, but critics quickly pointed to his recent rhetoric in Europe. The online response was fast and sharp.
Police and security response outside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner incident

Armed Guest Sparks Chaos at WHCD

Adriana Stone
DC police say the gunman who opened fire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner checkpoint was a registered hotel guest. Authorities say he carried multiple weapons, exchanged gunfire with officers, and wounded one Secret Service agent who was protected by a bulletproof vest.