Photos: Ilhan Omar became the first Somali-American U.S. legislator as she was sworn in at the MN Capitol on Tuesday.

State representative-elect Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar became the first Somali-American U.S. legislator as she was sworn in at the MN Capitol on Tuesday.

A picture that is a symbol of achievement for the Somali Community worldwide.She made history by becoming the first Somali-American U.S. legislator.

State representative-elect Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American elected to a state legislature, talks with Rachel Maddow about the demonizing of her community by Donald Trump and how her election is being received by the public.

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