Ilhan Omar Vows Not To Be Intimidated Amid Federal Citizenship Investigation

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has released a video insisting she will not be intimidated as she faces a federal investigation into her citizenship status. Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, shared a minute-long video on social media Tuesday night to thank supporters and request further donations, citing the "challenging time" she is experiencing. "We know that they're running scared," Omar stated in the video, "We're not going to be intimidated. We're not going to be silenced. We're not going to be scared." She vowed to continue campaigning and to help Democrats win in the upcoming midterm elections.

Omar's message comes as federal officials reportedly have a "strong case" to potentially revoke her citizenship and deport her. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, Omar settled in the Washington D.C. suburbs with her family before moving to Minnesota. She gained citizenship in 2000 through her father. Investigators are reportedly looking into whether her father altered her age on her citizenship application, potentially making her an adult who would have needed to pursue her own immigration process rather than automatically qualifying through her father's naturalization.

Homeland Security Investigations agents were observed raiding Omar's Washington home on October 12, seizing her phone, passport, and computer. Homeland Security officers were seen raiding the congresswoman's Washington DC house last week as part of an investigation into her immigration status According to Fox News, agents also obtained DNA evidence. Sources told The New York Post that this DNA evidence could be crucial in an investigation into alleged immigration fraud, including claims that Omar married her brother to help him obtain a green card. Several sources have indicated that the evidence provides a basis for federal charges against Omar for immigration fraud.

About a dozen individuals, including Omar's relatives, have reportedly been subpoenaed. Omar's older sister, Sahra Noor, who lives in Kenya but was in the U.S. promoting her book, voluntarily spoke with federal investigators, sources told Fox News Digital.

Omar has not been charged with any crime and denies any wrongdoing, asserting she is the target of a politically motivated "witch hunt." However, Border Czar Tom Homan told Fox News that investigators have a "strong case" and that denaturalization and deportation are possible outcomes if immigration fraud is proven. "We've done it before, and it is a long, tedious process, but it's been done before," Homan said regarding revoking citizenship. He also suggested that such investigations serve as a broader warning about the consequences of violating U.S. immigration laws. White House border czar Tom Homan warned that Omar could face denaturalization and deportation if investigators uncover immigration fraud, claiming the feds have a 'strong case'

Separately, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office has reportedly been investigating Omar's financial disclosures. Omar's 2025 filing initially listed assets between $6 million and $30 million shared with her husband, but she later amended it to a significantly smaller range, attributing the discrepancy to accounting errors. The House's ethics watchdog had recommended dismissing allegations concerning these filings last month. Omar's 2025 filing had listed assets of between $6 million and $30 million shared with her husband before she amended it to a far smaller range, blaming accounting errors. She and her husband Mynett are pictured in a photo shared to social media

Omar's legal team has demanded the return of seized property, accusing the Justice Department of conducting an unlawful and politically motivated investigation. They contend there is no legitimate basis to suggest she has violated any laws regarding her citizenship status and that the investigation interferes with elections. A Justice Department spokesperson, Emily Covington, denied these accusations, stating that attorneys and law enforcement complied with all legal obligations. Former President Donald Trump previously denied involvement in the investigation, calling Omar "a terrible person" but stating the matter was up to the Department of Justice.