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Trump's Claims Against Omar Spark Controversy Amid ISIS Strikes

2/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is linked to ISIS and questioned her loyalty to Somalia in a Truth Social post.
Omar, born in Somalia, has faced repeated attacks from Trump.
A congressional panel is examining financial documents related to Omar's husband’s businesses, which have risen in value.
Omar's spokesperson dismissed the probe as a political stunt.
The U.S. military has conducted strikes against ISIS in Somalia.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is linked to ISIS and questioned her loyalty to Somalia in a Truth Social post.
Omar, born in Somalia, has faced repeated attacks from Trump.
A congressional panel is examining financial documents related to Omar's husband’s businesses, which have risen in value.
Omar's spokesperson dismissed the probe as a political stunt.
The U.S. military has conducted strikes against ISIS in Somalia.