Ilhan Omar made history in Novemeber when she became the first-ever Somali-American lawmaker. Despite the election of Trump, a rise in violent hate attacks and more small election results like this gave some people hope.

Now, unfortunately, Minnesota state representative-elect herself has been the victim of a verbal attack at the hands of a taxi driver.

Ilhan wrote to her facebook account:

I spent yesterday afternoon at the White House, learning about policy ideas states could implement in the areas I am passionate about. On my way to our hotel, I got in a cab and became subjected to the most hateful, derogatory, islamophobic, sexist taunts and threats I have ever experienced. The cab driver called me ISIS and threatened to remove my hijab, I wasn’t really sure how this encounter would end as I attempted to rush out of his cab and retrieve my belongs. I am still shaken by this incident and can’t wrap my head around how bold being are becoming in displaying their hate towards Muslims. I pray for his humanity and for all those who harbor hate in their hearts.

Ihan is obviously shaken but says she will be concentrating on her duties in Washington D.C. despite new found fears for her safety.

This is outrageous.