Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Tuesday dismissed Vice President Vance's assertion that the Justice Department is investigating her for possible immigration fraud, labeling him "delusional" just one day after federal agents searched her Washington, D.C., residence.
"That is not something that is happening," Omar told a reporter when asked about Vance's comments. "That man is delusional."
The Minnesota Democrat, who has long denied allegations that she married her brother to secure U.S. citizenship, also rejected any suggestion that the probe would uncover wrongdoing. "Absolutely not," she said.
Vance, speaking Tuesday at Joint Base Andrews, said he had no advance knowledge of the raid. In a later interview with Fox News Digital, he said the Trump administration would let the DOJ conduct its investigation without political interference, but hinted that legal action could follow if investigators found evidence of fraud. "We're gonna let the investigation unfold," he added.
The investigation stems from decade-old accusations raised by Republican figures that Omar's marriage to her brother was a sham to obtain 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 consistently denied the claims, calling them politically motivated. White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed last month that a criminal investigation into the lawmaker's history would proceed.
On Monday, agents from Homeland Security Investigations executed a court-authorized search warrant at Omar's home. She condemned the raid, accusing President Trump of targeting political adversaries and using federal law enforcement as an intimidation tool. "I'm ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement," she wrote on X. "For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns." She added, "This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation."
The raid and ensuing political clash come amid heightened tensions between Omar and the president, who has repeatedly attacked Somali refugees and called Omar "garbage." Trump has also linked Somalis to a widespread fraud scandal in Minnesota, drawing sharp rebukes from Omar and other Democrats.
The episode underscores the ongoing federal scrutiny of Omar and the broader political battle over the use of law enforcement. Meanwhile, Vance's public remarks suggest the administration is prepared to keep the issue in the spotlight as he positions himself for a potential 2028 presidential run, with early polls showing him as a leading GOP contender.
Omar's dismissal of Vance's claims is unlikely to quell the controversy, as Republicans continue to press for answers and Democrats decry what they see as a politicized Justice Department. The investigation, which remains ongoing, will be closely watched in the coming weeks.
