Trump Accuses Obama of Letting Ilhan Omar Off

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President Donald Trump on Friday criticized former President Barack Obama for dropping charges against Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar in 2016, citing new evidence of a sham marriage with her brother. According to reports, the Obama administration found evidence that Omar, then known as Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, entered into a fraudulent marriage with her brother to obtain U.S. citizenship and live in the country illegally.

Sham Marriage Allegations

Recent investigations revealed that ‘Ilhan Omar’ is a fake alias used by Ilhan Nur Said Elmi to secure citizenship in 2000. The New York Times reported that several current and former law enforcement officials confirmed that an Obama-era investigation found evidence of a sham marriage with a man suspected to be her brother. The case involves false statements and fraud in immigration paperwork, as well as a general conspiracy charge.

Trump’s Criticism

Trump claimed he knew about the allegations during his first term and frequently attacked Omar for the supposed marriage. He expressed frustration that the Obama administration did not pursue the case further, stating, ‘They confirmed it, and then they didn’t want to do anything with it.’ He further compared the situation to the Alaska Senate race involving a phony decoy candidate, suggesting the two cases are linked.

Ongoing Investigation

The criminal fraud investigation into Ilhan Omar remains active. Recently, it was revealed that Omar was confused over which name to use on her 2009 marriage application with her brother-husband, potentially providing more evidence of fraud. This confusion could strengthen the case against her, as it suggests a lack of clarity in her identity during the marriage process.

Source: The Gateway Pundit

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Connor Davis