Representative Ilhan Omar, a progressive Democrat, has recently addressed Tara Reade’s allegations of sexual assault against Joe Biden in 1993. While believing Reade’s claims, Omar has expressed her intention to support Biden in the upcoming presidential election as a means to prevent Trump’s re-election. In doing so, she emphasizes the need for justice to be acknowledged and not denied, even if delayed.
Omar’s perspective was shared with the British publication, Sunday Times. Despite Biden consistently denying Reade’s allegations, he has consistently stressed the importance of believing survivors. In an interview with MSNBC, he stated that if people believe Reade, they “probably shouldn’t vote for [him].”
On Twitter, Omar reaffirmed her commitment to supporting survivors and expressed her intent to vote for Biden as a way to challenge Trump. However, it is important to note that Tara Reade’s credibility has been questioned. Her lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, who has represented victims of high-profile figures like Harvey Weinstein, has terminated their representation of her.
