Ilhan Omar Becomes 17th Democrat Probed During Trump’s Second Term
Minnesota congresswoman said the investigation into her is politically motivated while Donald Trump has denied being involved.
Democratic Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, whose residence was recently raided by immigration agents, has become the 17th Democrat under investigation during President Donald Trump's second term. On Monday, Homeland Security agents conducted a search at Omar's Washington, D.C., home, just three weeks before the November election.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) did not name Omar but stated agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant regarding potential immigration offenses such as false statements and fraud in immigration paperwork, as well as conspiracy. Omar has consistently denied the probe is politically motivated, stating it targets her as a political enemy.
Trump denied involvement in the investigation, asserting he has "nothing to do with it." Omar, a 44-year-old immigrant from Somalia, is one of 17 Democrats scrutinized during Trump's second term, including preliminary reviews, military investigations, and criminal probes.
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