Trump Targets Muslim Congresswoman After Criticism of Immigration Policies
Washington, United States – Web Desk: US President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to initiate an investigation into Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, one of his most vocal critics, triggering a fresh political storm in the United States. The move comes amid rising tensions over immigration policies, law enforcement actions, and ongoing protests in Minnesota.
According to international news agencies, the US Department of Justice, acting on Trump’s directive, has begun reviewing Ilhan Omar’s financial records and assets. Trump publicly claimed that the Somali-born Muslim lawmaker arrived in the United States with nothing and has allegedly accumulated wealth exceeding $44 million, raising questions that he said “time will answer.”
In a series of social media posts, Trump alleged that federal authorities were already investigating what he described as more than $20 billion in welfare fraud in Minnesota. He further accused Ilhan Omar of inciting violent protests to divert attention from these investigations.
Trump also announced that he was sending his border affairs adviser Tom Homan to Minnesota, stating that Homan would report directly to him. The announcement has intensified political tensions, particularly as Minnesota continues to witness large-scale demonstrations.
The controversy unfolds against the backdrop of ongoing protests in Minneapolis, following the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and renewed debates over immigration enforcement and use of force by security agencies.
Ilhan Omar, who represents Minneapolis and is one of the first Muslim women elected to the US Congress, strongly rejected Trump’s allegations. In a sharp response on social media, she accused Trump of acting out of political desperation.
“Your popularity is collapsing, and you are panicking,” Omar wrote. “You are spreading lies and conspiracy theories about me to distract from your failures. Years of investigations have proven nothing. Remove your thugs from Minnesota.”
Reports suggest that Ilhan Omar’s increased wealth in recent years is largely linked to the business success of her husband, a factor cited by her supporters to counter Trump’s claims.
Political analysts view the investigation order as part of a broader pattern of escalating rhetoric between Trump and progressive lawmakers, particularly those critical of his immigration agenda. Civil rights groups have raised concerns that such actions could set a dangerous precedent and further polarize American politics.
