Ilhan Omar Seeks $5 Donations After Oct. 12 Federal Raid on DC Home
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 21
Ilhan Omar Seeks $5 Donations After Oct. 12 Federal Raid on DC Home
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 21
Summary
Omar resurfaced Tuesday night in a selfie video, her first public appearance since federal agents searched her Washington home, thanking supporters for donations and saying she would soon return to campaigning.
HSI raided the residence on Oct. 12 as part of an investigation into potential immigration fraud, examining whether Omar or her father lied on paperwork tied to her U.S. citizenship.
In the video, Omar did not address the allegations directly; instead she cast the raid as Trump administration intimidation before the midterms and said the money would help her fight back.
Trump said Tuesday from the Oval Office that Omar could face jail if the allegations are true, while border czar Tom Homan has said denaturalization is possible if the claims are proven.
The episode leaves Omar's legal and political future under scrutiny as she is still scheduled to appear in Minneapolis on Monday with streamer Hasan Piker.