Trump blasts Omar, says he doesn't take a position on whether she should be deported
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, calling her a "terrible person" but said he does not have a position on whether she should be deported. Federal authorities searched Omar’s home as part of an investigation related to her immigration paperwork; she denies any wrongdoing and has not been charged.Key Facts
- President Trump called Rep. Ilhan Omar a "terrible person" and criticized her at a rally and in media remarks.
- Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., was searched by federal agents investigating her immigration documents.
- Ilhan Omar is a naturalized U.S. citizen, born in Somalia and elected to Congress in 2018.
- Trump said he does not take a position on whether Omar should be deported.
- Omar has denied any wrongdoing and has not faced criminal charges.
- The Justice Department usually advises against major investigations of politicians close to elections; Omar’s search happened 21 days before the midterms.
- Omar said the search is an attempt to target her politically and vowed not to be silenced.
- Vice President JD Vance said he did not know in advance about the search.
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