Did Rashida Tlaib Just Chant “KKK” While the Room Shouted “USA”? The Video Sure Makes It Look That Way (Video)
You know that jaw-dropping moment when a sitting member of Congress appears to chant something so inflammatory during a national address that it stops people in their tracks? That’s the controversy exploding after last night’s State of the Union, where Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) was caught on camera seemingly chanting “KKK” repeatedly while Republicans in the chamber roared “USA! USA!” in support of President Trump’s immigration enforcement comments. The clip has gone massively viral, with lip-reading experts and commentators saying her mouth movements clearly match the three quick “K-K-K” syllables — right in the middle of a patriotic chant celebrating America.
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Did You Hear What Tlaib Chanted during USA Chant?
WATCH NOW to see what disgusting chant she was making while the Rotunda was celebrating the success of our country. Steve Gruber and Rep. Burchett also discuss other upcoming bills.@timburchett @stevegrubershow pic.twitter.com/N7hwYJfP5T
— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) February 25, 2026
The footage is unmistakable in multiple angles from C-SPAN and other sources. Tlaib stands up during the chant, her face visible, and her lips move in sync with “K-K-K” while the room is shouting “U-S-A.” Conservatives immediately called it a deliberate racist taunt or counter-chant, pointing out the timing during Trump’s border security remarks. Some on the left claim she was saying something else — like “kill the bill” in reference to immigration legislation — but the visual evidence strongly aligns with “KKK” according to most breakdowns and lip-readers. Tlaib has not issued a direct comment on the clip as of now, but she and Rep. Ilhan Omar were highly visible during the speech, earlier shouting “You are killing Americans” in response to Trump’s border comments.
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Donald Trump killed two of my constituents. He is a liar and should be ashamed of himself. pic.twitter.com/Y94PNI2XtQ
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 25, 2026
This comes at a time when Tlaib has been under intense scrutiny for her anti-Israel stance and history of inflammatory rhetoric. The apparent “KKK” chant — whether intentional or not — is being viewed by many as one of the most disgraceful moments in recent congressional history, especially during a moment when the chamber was united in cheering for America. The left’s usual defenders are scrambling to explain it away, but the video is hard to unsee.
The broader context is damning. Democrats have spent years accusing conservatives of racism while tolerating or excusing extreme rhetoric from their own side. If a Republican had appeared to chant something similar, the media would be in nonstop outrage mode demanding resignation and investigations. Here, we get excuses and silence. The double standard is glaring.
Whether it was a deliberate provocation or an unfortunate lip movement, the clip has ignited a firestorm. Many Americans are asking how someone who takes an oath to uphold the Constitution can behave this way on national television. The House should address this immediately — this kind of conduct has no place in Congress.
The left will try to spin or dismiss it, but the video speaks for itself. Rashida Tlaib’s apparent chant during a “USA” moment is a new low, even for her. The American people are watching, and they’re not forgetting.
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They should put gag balls on the ilhan Omar and Rashida Talib! At least they put a smile on your face then! Then again the dude dressing up as a lady i.e. tranny in front could get pretty jealous
Well, she is part of the party that created and encouraged the KKK, so she is just showing her true colors.
True, but even as Dems, those two Anti-Americans along with the man with the woman head would be tree ornaments in the KKK’s old south.
President Trump is correct. These people are crazy.