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DHS Investigators Probe Ilhan Omar Alleged Brother Marriage Claim

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:58 AM UTC · How we work

Center

Mullin Probes Omar

Secretary Markwayne Mullin said at a Dallas event investigators are probing claims Rep. Ilhan Omar married brother to bring him to United States.
Unlike reports, DHS released no evidence, and 2019 investigations by Star Tribune and New York Times found no proof of alleged marriage.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) gave no specific comments; ICE refused to release records.
Omar repeatedly denied the allegation, calling it false and politically motivated.

Right

Mullin Probes Omar

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced at Dallas convention investigators probe claims Rep. Ilhan Omar married her brother to bring him to the United States.
President Donald Trump Vice President JD Vance said they believe Omar married her brother and committed immigration fraud.
Mullin told podcaster Benny Johnson the investigation is ongoing and not politically motivated.
Abdihakim Osman said he grew up with Omar and recalls her calling Elmi her brother.

Blindspot

The Star Tribune and The New York Times reported in 2019 that they found no evidence that Elmi was Ilhan Omar’s brother.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Mullin Probes Omar

Secretary Markwayne Mullin said at a Dallas event investigators are probing claims Rep. Ilhan Omar married brother to bring him to United States.
Unlike reports, DHS released no evidence, and 2019 investigations by Star Tribune and New York Times found no proof of alleged marriage.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) gave no specific comments; ICE refused to release records.
Omar repeatedly denied the allegation, calling it false and politically motivated.

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