Trump’s Border Czar Threatens Ilhan Omar Over Naturalization

During an interview on Fox News’s “The Sunday Briefing,” Tom Homan, the White House’s border security adviser, confirmed that a criminal investigation is under way into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) concerning her naturalization. When asked whether a denaturalization case could lead to her removal from the United States, Homan affirmed that the government has pursued denaturalization in past fraud cases and outlined the categories of misconduct that could trigger such action.

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Republican officials have repeatedly alleged that Omar misrepresented facts during her citizenship process, including a claim that she married a relative to obtain a green card. No court has yet substantiated any of these allegations. Homan’s remarks echo prior statements from the administration that denaturalization can be applied when applicants lie on their applications, misrepresent organizations, or conceal beliefs.

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Homan explained that “denaturalized citizens” have previously been identified for fraud, lying on applications, or misrepresenting affiliations. He did not disclose specific evidence against Omar, only that the investigation is ongoing. The administration has not provided further details, and Omar has denied all accusations.

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Economist Patrick Chovanec warned on Bluesky that using the legal process to punish political critics “is incredibly alarming.” Grant Stern, executive editor of Occupy Democrats, mocked the focus on Omar by referencing First Lady Melania Trump’s own naturalization, calling it the “Einstein Visa.” Scott Horton, contributing editor at Harper’s Magazine, described Homan’s televised appearance as “s---faced,” criticizing the tone of the interview.

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• “We have denaturalized citizens based on fraud, based on lying on their applications, or misrepresenting themselves during the process, or misrepresenting the organizations they belong to, or the beliefs they have,” — Fox News. Tom Homan

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