Trump blasts Omar, says he doesn't take a position on whether she should be deported
Vance told reporters on Tuesday that he didn't have any advanced warning about the search of Omar's residence.
President Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday, describing her as a "terrible person" and a "terrible congresswoman" in the wake of a federal investigation into her immigration paperwork. The search of Omar's Washington, D.C. residence took place on Monday, with sources indicating the probe is linked to her immigration documentation.
Omar, the first Somali-American elected to Congress, has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime. Trump, however, has previously called for her deportation and claimed she "doesn't love our country at all."
Vice President Joe Biden's son-in-law, Vice President-elect JD Vance, stated he was unaware of the search in advance. He emphasized the importance of allowing the legal system to operate independently, without political interference, as the midterm elections approach.
Speaker Mike Johnson echoed Vance's sentiment, urging the public to reserve judgment until the investigation concludes. Omar has vowed to resist any attempts to silence her, stating the search is an attempt to target political opponents and weaponize federal law enforcement.
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