Reps. Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush mix up Memorial Day with Veterans Day in since-deleted posts on X
SUMMARY
Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Cori Bush, D-Mo., faced criticism after appearing to conflate Memorial Day with Veterans Day in now-deleted tweets on X. Omar's post suggested honoring living veterans, while Bush's message also focused on veterans' well-being, prompting social media users to point out the misunderstanding. Critics noted the distinction between Memorial Day, honoring deceased military personnel, and Veterans Day, celebrating living veterans. Both lawmakers removed their posts shortly afterward. Bush revised her message to focus on fallen service members, while Omar's personal account posted a traditional Memorial Day tribute. 2/2
