Summary
President Donald Trump claimed on social media that the Department of Justice and Congress are investigating Representative Ilhan Omar, suggesting she is involved in welfare fraud and making unfounded claims about her personal wealth. Omar denied these allegations, stating that past investigations have found no wrongdoing. The DOJ has not confirmed any investigation into Omar.
Key Facts
- President Trump said on Truth Social that the DOJ and Congress are looking into Ilhan Omar.
- Trump suggested Omar's personal wealth is over $44 million, though no official documents confirm this.
- Omar responded by saying these claims are false and a distraction from other issues.
- Federal agents have increased activity in Minnesota, linking it to welfare fraud investigations.
- Recently, federal agents in Minneapolis were involved in incidents resulting in the deaths of two U.S. citizens.
- Omar's 2022 and 2023 financial disclosures show her net worth below $250,000, with her wealth increase tied to her husband's businesses.
- The DOJ has not publicly confirmed any investigation into Omar.
