The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) accused Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) of chanting, “KKK” (Ku Klux Klan) while Republicans chanted “USA!” during President Trump’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. About seventy Democrats boycotted Trump’s speech, but Tlaib was not one of them.
The NRCC posted a video clip of Tlaib looking at seatmate Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) while she appeared to chant, “KKK”:
“Republicans: “USA.” Rashida Tlaib: “KKK.” Everything you need to know about today’s Democrats. They cannot stand this country, they cannot stand its comeback, & they cannot hide their contempt anymore.”
Republicans: “USA.”
Rashida Tlaib: “KKK.”
Everything you need to know about today’s Democrats. They cannot stand this country, they cannot stand its comeback, & they cannot hide their contempt anymore. pic.twitter.com/fQCTkh6WVa— NRCC (@NRCC) February 25, 2026
Tlaib’s outburst was first flagged by reporter Matthew Foldi, who asked, “Is Rashida Tlaib chanting “KKK” while everyone else chants “USA”? Sure looks like it,”
Is Rashida Tlaib chanting “KKK” while everyone else chants “USA”? Sure looks like it pic.twitter.com/5nnp0or3Xn
— Matthew Foldi (@MatthewFoldi) February 25, 2026
Ambassador Ric Grenell posted a video clip showing Tlaib was wearing a large “F*** ICE” button during the speech, “@IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib have massive meltdown over Donald Trump saying he is prioritizing Americans over illegals. Notice the button that Tlaib is wearing. Dear Lord!”
🚨🚨🚨@IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib have massive meltdown over Donald Trump saying he is prioritizing Americans over illegals.
Notice the button that Tlaib is wearing. Dear Lord! pic.twitter.com/1zEquWMdfR
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) February 25, 2026
Tlaib’s “KKK” moment came during a heated exchange between herself, Omar and President Trump, who had asked members to stand up in support of American citizens over illegal aliens. All Democrats remained seated while all Republicans stood up and applauded for American citizens for about two minutes.
Trump shamed the Democrats for not standing and then called on Congress to end sanctuary cities. Omar and Tlaib started screaming at Trump, prompting him to tell them they should be ashamed of themselves. Republicans then started chanting, “USA!”. That’s when the camera caught Tlaib apparently chanting, “KKK,” (56:08 mark in video below)
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