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Obama condemns federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's citizenship
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Summary
Former President Obama criticized the Trump administration's investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar over alleged immigration fraud, calling it political targeting. Federal agents raided Omar's Washington home on Oct. 12, seized her phone and subpoenaed family members as part of a DOJ-authorized probe into her naturalization paperwork. Border czar Tom Homan said Omar could be denaturalized and deported if fraud is proven, citing a "strong case." Omar has called the allegations "disgusting lies."
Left-leaning
- Trump once questioned Obama's citizenship. Now Obama is speaking out for Ilhan Omar.Axios · Oct 18, 12:04 PM
- Obama Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar Amid Trump Administration InquiryNew York Times · Oct 18, 2:34 PM
Center
- Live updates: Obama condemns Omar investigation; Ukraine attacks St Petersburg oil depotThe Hill · Oct 18, 1:23 PM
Right-leaning
- Homan, Mullin: 'Strong Case' in Omar Fraud ProbeNewsmax · Oct 18, 12:57 PM
- Obama rips ‘appalling’ investigation of Ilhan Omar: ‘Should outrage all Americans’Washington Examiner · Oct 18, 1:58 PM
- Homan says Ilhan Omar could be stripped of naturalization, deported if immigration fraud is provenFox News · Oct 18, 2:43 PM