Already, Trump's use of the video to attack Omar, the freshman Democrat says, has led to an increase in threats on her life, according to a statement she issued on Sunday. "Violent crimes and other acts of hate by right-wing extremists and white nationalists are on the rise in this country and around the world," Omar wrote. The White House has insisted that is not the case. "Certainly the President is wishing no ill will and certainly not violence towards anyone," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday. 'He has no moral authority'JUST WATCHED Nadler: No issues with Omar 9/11 comment Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Nadler: No issues with Omar 9/11 comment 01:49Trump's own questionable history in describing the attack, and his actions in its wake, have led some to question his standing in using 9/11 to smear his rivals.

Source: CNN April 15, 2019 21:00 UTC