Trump Attacks Ilhan Omar, Investigation Launched
Donald Trump repeatedly criticized Ilhan Omar, accusing her of "lying" and "doing nothing but complain." A federal investigation is underway into Omar’s citizenship, with the possibility of denaturalization and deportation if immigration fraud is proven.
What happened
- Donald Trump has made numerous attacks on US Representative Ilhan Omar, describing her as "garbage" and accusing her of lying about her birth year and immigration status.
- Tom Homan, the Border Czar, stated that if evidence of immigration fraud is found, Omar could be denaturalized and deported.
- The investigation centers on allegations that Omar or her father misrepresented information on immigration paperwork when they obtained their US citizenship in the late 1990s.
- Federal agents raided Omar’s Washington, D.C., home, seizing her cellphone and other possessions.
- Barack Obama criticized the investigation, calling it "appalling" and accusing the Trump administration of political persecution.
- The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security and the FBI, with Homan indicating a strong case exists against Omar.
Original reporting
- Deutsche Welle: Ilhan Omar: The US Democrat targeted by Donald Trump
2026-10-17T19:17:00+00:00 - Fox News: Homan says Ilhan Omar could be stripped of naturalization, deported if immigration fraud is proven
2026-10-18T18:43:40+00:00 - Washington Examiner: Obama rips 'appalling' federal investigation into Ilhan Omar
2026-10-18T17:58:34+00:00