Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Tuesday forcefully rejected Vice President JD Vance's assertion that the Justice Department is investigating her for possible immigration fraud, labeling him "delusional" and insisting the probe is not happening.
"That is not something that is happening," Omar told reporters when asked about Vance's comments. "That man is delusional." The Minnesota Democrat also dismissed the possibility that the investigation would uncover any wrongdoing, saying "Absolutely not."
The exchange came a day after federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations executed a court-authorized search warrant at Omar's Washington, D.C., residence. Vance, speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday, said he had no advance knowledge of the raid. In a later interview with Fox News Digital, he said the Trump administration would allow the DOJ to proceed without political interference, but hinted that legal action could follow if investigators found evidence of fraud.
"We're gonna let the investigation unfold," Vance added.
The probe stems from long-standing allegations, promoted by some GOP figures, that Omar married her brother to secure U.S. citizenship. Vance in May said, "You read the things about Ilhan Omar ... who she married and whether she didn't marry this person or that person. It certainly seems like something fishy is there, but everybody's entitled to equal justice under the law."
Omar has denied the allegations for nearly a decade, calling them politically motivated. White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed last month that a criminal investigation into the lawmaker's history would proceed.
Omar has condemned the raid as an intimidation tactic and accused President Trump of weaponizing federal law enforcement against his political adversaries. In a post on X, she wrote, "I'm ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation."
The raid and the ensuing war of words are the latest flashpoint in a long-running feud between Omar and Trump, who has repeatedly attacked Somali refugees and called Omar, a Somali native, "garbage." The president has also linked Somalis to a widespread fraud scandal in Minnesota, further inflaming tensions. The controversy comes as Vance is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender, with early polls showing him near the top of the GOP field.
Omar's allies have rallied behind her, arguing that the investigation is a baseless political attack. Meanwhile, Republicans have defended the probe, with some pointing to the federal agents' raid on her home as evidence of serious scrutiny. The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear what, if any, evidence investigators may have found.
For now, Omar is standing firm, dismissing the allegations and the vice president's claims alike. "That man is delusional," she repeated, signaling she has no intention of backing down.
