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Trump Targets Ilhan Omar Amid Fraud Investigation Fallout

12/16/2025

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Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) faces attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has targeted her and the Somali community amid a fraud investigation.
Since 2022, 86 individuals have been charged.
Trump accuses Omar of links to the scandal.
Omar says the president's comments distract from his failures and have led to increased death threats against her.
Omar's campaign previously returned funds from individuals later linked to criminal activities.

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Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) faces attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has targeted her and the Somali community amid a fraud investigation.
Since 2022, 86 individuals have been charged.
Trump accuses Omar of links to the scandal.
Omar says the president's comments distract from his failures and have led to increased death threats against her.
Omar's campaign previously returned funds from individuals later linked to criminal activities.