Is Ilhan Omar above the law?

Democratic lawmakers erupted online on Monday after news that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had raided the Washington-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., blasting the development as an effort by President Donald Trump to intimidate a longtime political adversary.

"The Trump administration’s raid on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s home is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about the continued corrupt weaponization of the federal government against Donald Trump’s adversaries," U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., wrote in a statement.

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fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

If it was a Republican that was under investigation the dems would be cheering!

Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M

@fanuc2013 but it isn’t
And we have seen all the attempts by the orange 🍊 clown 🤡 against the people who were doing their jobs

pdockal · 56-60, M

Yup
But ALL of congress is

DogMan · 61-69, M

The Biden Justice Department launched an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's finances and her "interactions with a foreign citizen" in 2024, the same year the Minnesota Democrat saw her net worth skyrocket from practically nothing to upwards of $30 million, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

The identity of the foreign citizen with whom Omar allegedly interacted is unknown, and the Times reported that the Biden administration's investigation, which was launched in June 2024 was not
completed by the time Trump was elected.

SW-User

No-one is above the law, not even Trump though he pretends he is.

But we all know from the oh-so-suspicious timing that the law is not being applied fairly in this instance, and is being weaponised for political revenge just days before the midterms.

If you genuinely cared about law and order, you’d demand evidence and equal treatment for everyone, not cheer a politically convenient raid and pretend that makes you principled.

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fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

@SW-User Fairness??? Why not investigate, find out the truth, and act accordingly, regardless of who it is!

pdockal · 56-60, M

@fanuc2013

Don't engage @SW-User ... he's an agitator

SW-User

@DogMan what excuses have I made for “my own side”? I’ll wait

TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 46-50, MVIP

the best part.. is them all pretending they didnt try throwing trump and every republican in jail. just 2 short years ago.

its unprecedented yo! big cry😭

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AthrillatheHunt · 56-60, M

Orange has had a hard on for her for years . For someone who complained incessantly about Leticia James et al , he’s doing the same thing.

DogMan · 61-69, M

@AthrillatheHunt Yes, the Dems started a new precedence. And you can bet that if Dems win the house
next months they will start new Impeachment proceedings.

AthrillatheHunt · 56-60, M

@DogMan I have no doubt that the tit for tat will continue from both sides . This is our current state of politics I guess .

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

She is not above the law. But the timing of this action is reprehensible. If she committed a crime she should be held accountable. That goes for many politicians currently in office.

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@DogMan and what is your point? You have only proven that Biden had a justice department was not only attacking members of the opposition party! And the current administration?

DogMan · 61-69, M

@samueltyler2 The point is, this is not just Trump going after her for political reasons. Something is
seriously flawed about this woman.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@DogMan BS, he has attacked her for her race and immigration status, and her calling him out for what he is! She should be treated like every other citizen, but calling her out, publicly searching her home and possessions so close to an election is not following DoJ guidelines. If they wanted to be fair they would have waited until after the election!

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DogMan · 61-69, M

@Pfuzylogic Somalia honors Ilhan every day.

Pfuzylogic · M

@DogMan She deserves it.
Midterms are coming!

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