Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, has responded to inquiries about allegations concerning her marriage to her brother, which some claim was intended to facilitate her immigration to the United States. Tom Homan, a former official in the Trump administration, indicated that federal authorities are reviewing records related to Omar's immigration status following renewed interest in the matter by President Donald Trump. Homan suggested that while there may be evidence of fraud, the statute of limitations could complicate any potential prosecution.

Omar, who immigrated to the U.S. from Somalia in 1995 and became a naturalized citizen in 2000, has publicly dismissed the allegations as unfounded. In 2009, she legally married Ahmed Elmi, a British citizen, while also maintaining a religious marriage with Ahmed Hirsi, with whom she has children. Omar and Elmi separated in 2011, and their legal divorce was finalized in 2017. In 2020, she married political consultant Tim Mynett.

Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, has stated that if the allegations are true, Omar could face criminal charges under multiple statutes, including federal marriage fraud, which carries severe penalties. Additionally, Cruz mentioned potential violations of Minnesota's incest laws and tax fraud if joint tax returns were filed improperly. The ongoing scrutiny reflects broader concerns regarding immigration practices and the implications of alleged fraud within the context of U.S. immigration policy.