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Ilhan Omar Becomes 17th Democrat Probed During Trump’s Second Term

Ilhan Omar Becomes 17th Democrat Probed During Trump’s Second Term

Summary

Homeland Security agents searched Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., as part of a federal criminal investigation into possible immigration-related crimes. Omar is the 17th Democrat to face some form of investigation during President Donald Trump’s second term, which began in January 2025.

Key Facts

  • Homeland Security agents conducted a judicially approved search at Ilhan Omar's home.
  • The investigation involves possible immigration offenses, such as false statements and fraud in immigration paperwork.
  • Omar denies the allegations and calls the probe politically motivated.
  • President Donald Trump says he is not involved in the investigation.
  • Omar is a Somali-born refugee and the first African refugee elected to the U.S. Congress in 2018.
  • Omar is one of 17 Democrats who have been investigated under Trump’s second term, including various types of reviews and probes.
  • The investigation was confirmed by a Department of Homeland Security official but details remain limited.
  • Omar’s office says the search is an abuse of power and that she has done nothing wrong.
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