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Ilhan Omar Defends Against Immigration Fraud Accusations

12/18/2025

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (Minn.) defended herself against accusations of immigration fraud.
She asserted her citizenship journey and criticized the Trump administration for targeting Somalis.
Omar claimed her son faced racial profiling by ICE agents.
Omar welcomed investigations into fraud in Minnesota, emphasizing that individual crimes should not reflect on the Somali community.
She condemned President Trump's remarks as disturbing and racially charged.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (Minn.) defended herself against accusations of immigration fraud.
She asserted her citizenship journey and criticized the Trump administration for targeting Somalis.
Omar claimed her son faced racial profiling by ICE agents.
Omar welcomed investigations into fraud in Minnesota, emphasizing that individual crimes should not reflect on the Somali community.
She condemned President Trump's remarks as disturbing and racially charged.