John Nagel Wins MN-5 GOP Primary, Targets Ilhan Omar Over $16 Million Fraud Case

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 18

John Nagel, a retired state trooper, said he will center his MN-5 challenge to Rep. Ilhan Omar on Minnesota fraud scandals after winning last week's Republican primary.
Nagel cast the district as the state's fraud "epicenter," citing Feeding Our Future fallout and arguing voters across party lines are fed up with misuse of taxpayer money.
His attack leans on Omar's links to figures in the case: former staffer Guhaad Hashi Said pleaded guilty, and Safari Restaurant—once promoted by Omar—was tied to more than $16 million in fraudulent funds.
Omar has denied any suggestion she knew of the scheme, calling that claim "flat-out false," while Republicans argue pandemic meal-waiver changes she backed weakened safeguards.
Nagel still faces a steep climb in a Minneapolis-based district Cook rates Solid D, though he says disaffected Democrats and some Somali voters could open a path.