Dem operative calls Ilhan Omar probe allegations "almost certainly true"
A prominent Minnesota Democrat stated that the federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has legitimacy and that her denials are likely false.
A former Minnesota state representative and prominent Democratic operative believes the federal investigation into U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is legitimate, stating that the allegations surrounding her are "almost certainly true" and her denials are "almost certainly not."
Joe Radinovich, who previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and managed several high-profile political campaigns, posted on X that Democrats "should understand that the allegation is almost certainly true—whatever conclusion they draw from that point could vary." He specifically referenced claims that Omar engaged in a fraudulent immigration scheme by marrying her brother.
Radinovich also advised caution regarding investigations into Omar's finances, stating that her defenses have not adequately addressed public questions and that "any objective look at the evidence doesn’t look…great."
Briana Rose Lee, a Minneapolis DFL activist and former campaign operations director for Omar, responded to Radinovich's post, calling it a "baseless and manufactured witch hunt" and accusing him of reaching a "new low."
Radinovich stood by his assessment, clarifying that while he has doubts about the credibility and timing of the Trump-era Department of Justice's actions, he is "pretty confident this specific allegation is true."
The scrutiny of Omar's legal issues has extended beyond conservative media, with outlets including The New York Times, MSNBC, NBC News, and The Associated Press reporting on evidence related to allegations of a fraudulent marriage and citizenship.
Omar's Washington, D.C., home was searched by Homeland Security Investigations on October 12, 2026, during which her passport, phone, and computer were seized. Investigators reportedly possess Omar's DNA, and her sister, Sahra Noor, reportedly underwent questioning.
Sources confirmed to Fox News Digital that the search stemmed from an investigation into whether Omar or her late father fraudulently completed her citizenship paperwork decades ago, which could potentially lead to denaturalization. The allegations of marrying her brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, for immigration fraud have followed Omar since her 2016 campaign for Minnesota state representative.
Court filings have suggested Omar shares a surname with Elmi, a British citizen, and sources have indicated that "Ilhan Omar" may not be the congresswoman's birth name. Omar's office has consistently denied the allegations, framing them as a political smear campaign.
Fox News Digital also confirmed that the Obama administration initiated a probe into the alleged marriage in 2016. This investigation reportedly remained open until 2021, when it was closed under the Biden administration, with The Times reporting that investigators believed the statute of limitations for potential charges had passed.