Obama Condemns Federal Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar as 'So Appalling'
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, DC home as part of a criminal investigation into her immigration status and citizenship, reportedly examining whether she misstated her age when she arrived in the US in 1995. Former President Barack Obama condemned the probe as "so appalling," saying the government is targeting a law-abiding elected official for criticizing President Trump. The White House denied political motivation. Omar's lawyers demanded the return of seized belongings, and reports citing unnamed sources remain unconfirmed by charges or official findings.
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Feds Question Ilhan Omar's Sister After DC Home Raid Amid DNA Probe
Federal agents questioned Rep. Ilhan Omar's sister following a dramatic raid on a Washington, DC home, according to Fox News. NewsNation sources say investigators dumpster-dived for Omar's DNA, while the New York Post reports sources claim DNA evidence could prove Omar married her brother and committed immigration fraud. The Washington Post notes that Trump officials scrutinized Omar in 2019 but found no citizenship issues. Former President Barack Obama called the Trump administration's investigation into Omar 'appalling,' according to CNN. The reports rely on unnamed sources and no charges or official findings have been confirmed.
Read sourceObama blasts federal probe of Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
Former US President Barack Obama criticized the federal criminal investigation into Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling it 'so appalling' and saying the full weight of the federal government is being brought down on a law-abiding elected official because she criticized President Donald Trump. Homeland security agents searched Omar's Washington DC home last week as part of an investigation into her immigration status and citizenship, reportedly tied to whether she lied about her age when she arrived in the US in 1995. The White House denied political motivation, saying the justice department is focused on restoring law and order. Omar's lawyers have demanded the return of seized belongings, alleging violations of judicial restrictions. The investigation could lead to efforts to denaturalize her.
Read sourceObama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
Former US President Barack Obama criticized the federal criminal investigation into Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling it 'so appalling' and accusing the government of targeting her for criticizing President Donald Trump. The White House defended the inquiry, saying the Justice Department is focused on restoring law and order. Homeland security agents searched Omar's Washington DC home last week as part of an investigation into her immigration status and citizenship. Obama argued that Omar derived citizenship from her father's naturalization when she was 17, and warned that such actions could become a norm. Omar's lawyers have demanded the return of seized belongings, alleging violations of legal protections. The investigation could lead to efforts to denaturalize her.
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Obama Calls Trump Administration Probe of Ilhan Omar 'So Appalling'
Former President Barack Obama criticized the Trump administration's investigation into Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling it 'so appalling,' according to BBC and CNN. The probe has drawn wide attention, with Fox News reporting a raid that prompted a watchdog's ominous prediction that 'they probably got the goods.' NewsNation reported that federal agents were said to be searching for Omar's DNA, while USA Today examined whether her citizenship could be revoked and how that process works. The coverage reflects a politically charged dispute involving a sitting member of Congress, with Obama's remarks representing an attributed opinion rather than an established fact.
Obama's Reaction to Ilhan Omar Investigation Sparks Backlash as Probe Intensifies
A federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar has drawn a lengthy public reaction from former President Barack Obama, who called the Trump administration's probe 'appalling,' according to CNN. Fox News reported that Obama's response triggered immediate backlash, with critics saying 'Spare me.' The New York Post, citing sources, reported that federal authorities have DNA evidence that could prove Omar committed immigration fraud and married her brother. The Washington Post reported that the U.S. probe focuses on Omar's birth date and citizenship papers, according to people familiar with the matter. A watchdog quoted by Fox News predicted ominously about the raid, saying 'They probably got the goods.' The investigation and the reactions to it have generated significant political controversy.
Read sourceObama Condemns Trump Administration's Raid on Ilhan Omar as Intimidation Attempt
Former President Barack Obama sharply criticized the Trump administration's raid on Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling it an intimidation attempt. In a post on X, Obama said it is a fundamental principle of American democracy that the government must not selectively target individuals based on their political beliefs or speech. He noted the administration appears to be trying to deport the Somalia-born Trump critic based on the unproven claim that she was already 18 when her father was naturalized, which would have required her to apply separately for citizenship. Obama stated she was 17 and thus automatically naturalized. The raid occurred last Monday at Omar's home in the Washington area, shortly before the midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials, that the investigation aims to build a case to strip Omar of her citizenship and deport her. Omar called it an attempt to weaponize federal law enforcement against political opponents.