Ilhan Omar Becomes 17th Democrat Probed During Trump’s Second Term
Summary
Homeland Security agents searched Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., as part of a federal criminal investigation into possible immigration-related crimes. Omar is the 17th Democrat to face some form of investigation during President Donald Trump’s second term, which began in January 2025.Key Facts
- Homeland Security agents conducted a judicially approved search at Ilhan Omar's home.
- The investigation involves possible immigration offenses, such as false statements and fraud in immigration paperwork.
- Omar denies the allegations and calls the probe politically motivated.
- President Donald Trump says he is not involved in the investigation.
- Omar is a Somali-born refugee and the first African refugee elected to the U.S. Congress in 2018.
- Omar is one of 17 Democrats who have been investigated under Trump’s second term, including various types of reviews and probes.
- The investigation was confirmed by a Department of Homeland Security official but details remain limited.
- Omar’s office says the search is an abuse of power and that she has done nothing wrong.
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