Congresswoman apologises for suggesting money is reason for American support of Israel

“My intention is never to offend my constituents or Jewish Americans as a whole.

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— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 11, 2019

“We have to always be willing to step back and think through criticism, just as I expect people to hear me when others attack me for my identity. That is why I unequivocally apologize.”

Her statement came after a request from Ms Pelosi, who said that antisemitism “must be called out, confronted and condemned whenever it is encountered, without exception”.

The Democrats won a majority in the House of Representatives last November, but Ms Pelosi now presides over a caucus containing a wide range of views on Israel.

Flying to Texas on Air Force One for a rally later on Monday evening, Mr Trump said Ms Omar's statement was insufficient.

“I think it was a terrible statement, and I don’t think her apology was adequate,” he told reporters. When asked what the Michigan representative should have said instead, Mr Trump replied: “she knows what to say.”