Trump says Justice Department ‘looking at’ Ilhan Omar’s wealth

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ali HarbJanuary 26, 2026 at 03:30 PM

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In January 2026, President Trump announced he is sending Tom Homan to Minnesota amidst protests following the fatal shooting of demonstrator Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers. Trump also stated that the Justice Department and Congress are investigating Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's wealth. He claimed Omar, who immigrated from Somalia, is now worth over $44 million. Trump connected this investigation to a larger probe into alleged welfare fraud in Minnesota, suggesting it is linked to the ongoing protests. This announcement follows previous calls from Trump for investigations into Omar's finances and political activities, a pattern critics have noted as targeting political opponents.

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Congress 40% Minneapolis 40% Somalia 40% Pam Bondi 40% Alex Pretti ×260% Department of Justice 60% Tom Homan ×260% Justice Department 70% Minnesota ×375% United States 80% Ilhan Omar ×585% Donald Trump ×590%

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ilhan omar 90% justice department investigation 80% wealth 70% donald trump 70% minnesota 60% protests 60% political opponents 50% welfare fraud 50% somali descent 40%

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