Trump says DOJ, Congress to investigate Ilhan Omar, though no proof of wrongdoing has been given

Trump’s focus is the sharp increase in value reported by Omar of two companies in which her husband has interests.

By: Ana Radelat

Outlets: MinnPost

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 846

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump regularly insults and derides Rep. Ilhan Omar, but now he’s escalating his threats.

The congresswoman’s financial disclosure reports have given Trump a new line of attack: he’s suggested the Somali-born Democrat, often a sharp critic of the president’s foreign and domestic policies, is guilty of fraud and said the Justice Department and Congress are investigating.

“The DOJ and Congress are looking at ‘Congresswoman’ Illhan [sic] Omar, who left Somalia …

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