Phil Mickelson has forcefully defended the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, telling Representative Ilhan Omar that she should be sent back to Somalia after she mocked Kirk’s life and legacy.

Omar, speaking in an interview, doubled down on calling Kirk “Dr. Frankenstein” and dismissed proposals to honor him in Congress, saying his record belongs in the “dustbin of history”.

Mickelson, who has spoken often in praise of Kirk since his assassination in Utah, said Omar’s words were hateful and unworthy of a U.S. lawmaker.

In a post on X, he wrote that Omar “spews hate every time she opens her mouth, she came here fraudulently and will hopefully be sent back to Somalia soon”.

Many Americans responded with approval, seeing Mickelson’s statement as a clear stand against disrespect toward Kirk’s memory.

Supporters of Mickelson argue that Omar’s attacks on Kirk reveal the bitterness of partisan politics and a lack of gratitude for the country that gave her refuge and opportunity.

They view Mickelson’s comments as a defense of American values and a call to hold public officials accountable when they demean those who dedicated their lives to free speech and civic debate.

Omar has tried to soften her stance, later saying she did not wish violence on Kirk and expressing sympathy for his family, but her repeated insults have left many unconvinced.

Calls to censure her in Congress reflect growing dissatisfaction with her rhetoric, while Mickelson’s words have energized conservatives determined to honor Kirk’s contribution to political life.

The episode underscores a widening divide between those who see Kirk as a symbol of patriotic conviction and those, like Omar, who refuse to recognize his legacy.

Mickelson’s willingness to speak out has solidified his standing as a public figure ready to defend conservative values in the face of hostility.