New Court Filings Identify Ilhan Omar by Another Name as Trump Calls for Her Resignation – WBFF

New Court Filings Identify Ilhan Omar by Another Name as Trump Calls for Her Resignation  WBFF

Newly released federal court filings identifying Rep. Ilhan Omar by another name are fueling renewed scrutiny of the Minnesota Democrat's immigration history, as President Donald Trump calls for her resignation from Congress. The documents refer to Omar as "Ilhan Nur Said Elmi," a name that has become a focal point in an ongoing federal investigation involving allegations of immigration fraud and questions surrounding her previous marriage. The allegations include longstanding claims that Omar married her brother to help him obtain legal immigration status in the United States. Omar has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, and the allegations have not been proven. Speaking on Fox News Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro questioned whether Omar had complied with federal immigration laws.

"The question is, who is Ilhan Omar and has she followed all of the laws as it relates to naturalization and immigration," Pirro said. Trump also weighed in during a campaign rally in Iowa on Thursday night, accusing Omar of using a false identity. "She used a fake name to be sworn in," Trump claimed. "I assume she must immediately have to resign from Congress." The president's remarks followed Omar's appearance Wednesday on MS NOW, where host Chris Hayes questioned her about allegations involving her former husband. Asked whether she was related to him, Omar responded, "Not to