U.S. federal authorities have seized Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s phone and issued more than 12 grand jury subpoenas, including subpoenas involving some of her relatives, as part of investigations whose full scope and details remain unclear.
The Associated Press, citing a source familiar with the matter, reported that authorities had summoned witnesses in Minnesota to gather evidence. Federal agents also searched Omar’s home in Washington, D.C., on Monday.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said authorities were examining potential violations involving immigration documents related to the congresswoman’s family. Meanwhile, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said multiple investigations involving Omar were underway, including a review of her financial disclosures.
Omar Accuses Trump of Political Targeting
Omar accused President Donald Trump of using law enforcement agencies to target his political opponents, describing the search of her home as a new escalation in what she called a campaign of political intimidation against her.
The Democratic congresswoman said she would not be silenced, adding that Trump had targeted her for a decade with what she described as baseless accusations and smear campaigns.
The developments come weeks before the November midterm elections, in which Omar is seeking another term in the House of Representatives. The timing of the actions has drawn criticism from Democrats and raised concerns about the possible use of investigations for political purposes.
Authorities have not announced final findings, and according to the available information, no formal criminal charges have been announced against the congresswoman.
