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Robbins Demands Omar’s Records on MEALS Act, Sets May 5 Deadline

4/25/2026

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Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-MN), a gubernatorial candidate, issued a letter demanding records from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).
Robbins requested emails, texts and meeting notes about MEALS Act promotion, a Somali-language restaurant broadcast, and donor communications tied to Feeding Our Future fraud case.
Robbins set a May 5 deadline for Omar to provide a written response and the requested materials.
Omar missed the committee hearing and has not replied to any requests.

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Story summary

Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-MN), a gubernatorial candidate, issued a letter demanding records from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).
Robbins requested emails, texts and meeting notes about MEALS Act promotion, a Somali-language restaurant broadcast, and donor communications tied to Feeding Our Future fraud case.
Robbins set a May 5 deadline for Omar to provide a written response and the requested materials.
Omar missed the committee hearing and has not replied to any requests.