Ilhan Omar and the Progressive-Islamist Takeover of the Democratic Party
By Benjamin Weingarten
In an era when political discourse desperately needs clarity and courage, Benjamin Weingarten stunningly delivers both with American Ingrate. This meticulously researched, powerfully written investigation stands as the definitive examination of Representative Ilhan Omar and the radical ideological transformation she represents within American politics. Endorsed by luminaries including Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, and Andrew C. McCarthy, this book is nothing less than essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the seismic shifts occurring within the Democratic Party and the broader threat to American values.
What Makes This Book Extraordinary
Unprecedented Investigative Depth: Weingarten, a Senior Fellow at the London Center for Policy Research and Claremont Institute Fellow, brings his award-winning journalistic expertise to bear on a subject the mainstream media has studiously avoided. As Scott Johnson notes in his endorsement, even those who have followed Omar closely will discover new revelations on virtually every page. The book’s comprehensive research unearths information that has been systematically ignored or downplayed by progressive media outlets.
The Red-Green Alliance Exposed: One of the book’s most significant contributions is its detailed examination of the dangerous convergence between far-left progressivism and radical Islamism. Weingarten brilliantly documents how these seemingly contradictory ideologies have formed what scholars call the “red-green alliance”—united by their shared opposition to America’s founding principles, Judeo-Christian values, capitalism, and Western civilization itself. This analysis alone makes the book indispensable for understanding contemporary political dynamics.
From Somalia to Congress: The book traces Omar’s journey from her family’s service under Somali dictator Siad Barre’s Islamic socialist regime through her arrival in America as a refugee, to her meteoric rise in Minnesota politics. Weingarten explores how her formative experiences under authoritarian Islamist socialism shaped her current radical agenda, providing crucial context often missing from media coverage.
Documentation of Anti-Semitism: With surgical precision, Weingarten catalogs Omar’s disturbing pattern of anti-Semitic statements and actions, including her infamous claim that Israel has “hypnotized the world,” her assertion that American support for Israel is “all about the Benjamins,” and her accusations that American Jews maintain dual loyalty to an “apartheid regime.“ The book documents how House leadership, particularly Speaker Nancy Pelosi, repeatedly capitulated to Omar rather than condemning her hatred, demonstrating the Democratic Party’s troubling trajectory.
The Anti-American Ideology: Weingarten meticulously documents Omar’s revolutionary agenda, including her calls to “dismantle” capitalism, “demilitarize” U.S. foreign policy, and her characterization of America as a nation “founded by the genocide of indigenous people and on the backs of slaves.” Her dismissal of the 9/11 attacks as “some people did something” and her perspective as viewing American foreign policy “from the perspective of a foreigner” reveal an ideology fundamentally at odds with American interests.
National Security Implications: Perhaps most alarmingly, the book examines Omar’s alleged collusion with subversive anti-American forces, both foreign and domestic, and explores credible allegations of criminality and corruption. Weingarten demonstrates how Omar’s position in Congress grants unprecedented influence to hostile ideologies and potentially compromises national security.
Why This Is a Must-Read
1. She Is Not Alone—She Is the Archetype: As Weingarten compellingly argues, Omar is not merely a lone radical voice in Congress. She represents the new face of the Democratic Party and the direction it is heading. Understanding her is understanding the future trajectory of American progressive politics. Her partnership with Representatives like Rashida Tlaib has created an Overton window shift, making previously unthinkable anti-Israel and anti-American positions mainstream within Democratic circles.
2. The Media Won’t Tell You This Story: Since Omar emerged as a political figure, mainstream media outlets have treated her as just another progressive Democrat, refusing to critically examine her background, beliefs, or associations. Weingarten fills this enormous void with journalism that is both fearless and fact-based.
3. It’s a Warning and a Manual: This isn’t merely an exposé—it’s a wake-up call about clear and present dangers to American constitutional order. Victor Davis Hanson calls it essential for understanding how Omar represents views about Israel, Jews, and America that would have been politically unacceptable mere years ago. The book serves as both a warning and a tactical guide for those concerned about these developments.
4. Rigorously Documented: Every claim is backed by extensive research, direct quotes, voting records, and documented associations. Weingarten’s scholarly approach—combining investigative journalism with policy analysis—makes his arguments irrefutable and his conclusions unavoidable.
5. It Connects the Dots: The book doesn’t just catalog individual incidents—it reveals the ideological architecture and organizational networks connecting progressive leftism with Islamist movements. It exposes how identity politics, victimhood narratives, and anti-Western sentiment create a coherent revolutionary program aimed at fundamentally transforming American society.
6. Praise from Credible Authorities: When figures like Newt Gingrich call it “required reading,” when Andrew C. McCarthy provides the foreword, when Victor Davis Hanson and Scott Johnson offer enthusiastic endorsements, readers can trust they’re engaging with serious scholarship, not partisan hyperbole.
7. The Progressive Takeover Documented: Beyond Omar herself, Weingarten traces how progressive ideology has captured the Democratic Party apparatus, making it increasingly impossible for moderate voices to push back against extremism. The book documents the party’s shift from center-left liberalism to revolutionary progressivism aligned with anti-American Islamist movements.
For Whom This Book Is Essential
- Christian Apologists and Theologians: Those concerned about the intersection of religious ideology with politics will find crucial insights into how Islamist theology combines with Marxist materialism to create a totalitarian vision hostile to Judeo-Christian civilization.
- Political Observers: Anyone seeking to understand the Democratic Party’s transformation and the rise of democratic socialism, anti-Zionism, and identity politics must read this book.
- Concerned Citizens: Americans worried about their country’s future, the erosion of founding principles, and the normalization of anti-Semitism need the factual ammunition this book provides.
- Church Leaders: Pastors and ministry leaders must understand these ideological currents affecting their congregations and communities, particularly regarding Israel, religious liberty, and Western civilization’s future.
- Educators and Students: This book provides essential context for understanding contemporary political movements, offering historical depth and ideological analysis often missing from academic settings.
The Bottom Line
American Ingrate is not comfortable reading—it shouldn’t be. It’s an unflinching examination of how radical ideologies hostile to American founding principles have gained mainstream acceptance and congressional representation. Benjamin Weingarten has performed an invaluable service by documenting what many sense but few have articulated with such clarity and evidence.
This is investigative journalism at its finest: courageous, comprehensive, and consequential. In an age when truth-telling carries professional risk, Weingarten has produced a work of genuine importance. Whether you’re a theologian concerned about the spiritual battle for Western civilization, a political analyst tracking the left’s radicalization, or a citizen worried about your country’s future, this book belongs on your shelf—and its contents in your mind.
Read it. Share it. Act on it. The threats Weingarten documents are real, present, and growing. Ignorance is no longer an option.