Ilhan Omar says US agents seized 17 items in raid designed to ‘freak’ her out
Summary
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said federal agents raided her home and took 17 items, including phones, during a search. She denied immigration fraud claims and said the raid was meant to intimidate her amid a political feud with President Donald Trump.Key Facts
- Ilhan Omar was raided by 10 to 15 Homeland Security agents early in the morning at her home.
- The agents searched her house for nearly five hours and took 17 items.
- Omar denied accusations that she committed immigration fraud or was in a sham marriage.
- False rumors about Omar being married to her brother circulated before being promoted by rightwing groups.
- Omar believes the raid was done to satisfy supporters of President Donald Trump.
- President Trump has publicly criticized Omar and suggested she could face jail or deportation.
- Omar says she has the legal right to serve in Congress despite the investigation.
- The raid is part of a long-standing political conflict between Omar and President Trump.
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