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Trump Targets Omar Amid Fraud Claims, Investigations Unfold

1/27/2026

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Trump Investigates Omar

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Justice Department and Congress are investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.
He claimed Omar's wealth, reportedly over $44 million, raises questions about her financial dealings.
Omar dismissed the accusations as lies and conspiracy theories, saying prior investigations found no wrongdoing.
The DOJ is probing Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for obstructing federal immigration operations, with both denying misconduct.

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Osborn Threatens Omar

Adam Lee Osborn, a Kansas man, faces federal charges for threatening United States Representative Ilhan Omar's life.
He is a self-identified MAGA supporter who posted, "I'm going to kill Ilhan Omar!" and expressed hatred for her.
Investigators traced activity to his identity and found a photo with an assault-style rifle.
Osborn said the posts were meant to provoke others.
He faces federal charges that could lead to significant prison time.

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Trump Investigates Omar

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Justice Department and Congress are investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar amid fraud allegations in Minnesota.
He claimed Omar's wealth, reportedly over $44 million, raises questions about her financial dealings.
Omar dismissed the accusations as lies and conspiracy theories, saying prior investigations found no wrongdoing.
The DOJ is probing Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for obstructing federal immigration operations, with both denying misconduct.

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