Clip Of Ilhan Omar Accidentally Reading 'World War II' As 'World War 11' Resurfaces, Inspiring Memes
Know Your Meme [Unofficial]
April 30, 2026
World War 11 refers to a quote by United States Representative Ilhan Omar, where she reads "World War II" as "World War 11" while giving a speech discussing her and Sen. Hirono's "Neighbors Not Enemies Act." The speech took place in January 2025 and resurfaced online in late April 2026, going viral on X / Twitter and inspiring memes and reactions that make fun of Omar. Many of the reactions use a clip of Omar making the mistake and omit the following seconds where she corrects herself and laughs it off.
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