JD Vance Confirms Investigation Into Ilhan Omar’s Immigration Fraud

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JD Vance Confirms Investigation Into Ilhan Omar’s Immigration Fraud

Published 15 hours ago

on March 27, 2026

By Chris Powell

Vice President JD Vance confirmed Friday that the Trump administration is actively exploring legal options tied to alleged immigration fraud involving Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), escalating a long-running controversy into what could become a formal federal investigation.

The comments came during an interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson on Friday, where Vance was pressed on prior claims that Omar may have violated immigration laws earlier in her life.

“We actually think that Ilhan Omar definitely committed immigration fraud against the United States of America,” Vance said during the interview. “We’re trying to look at what the remedies are.”

The vice president added that discussions are already underway within the administration, including conversations with senior officials such as Stephen Miller, to determine what legal pathways may be available.

“That’s the thing that we’re trying to figure out,” Vance continued. “What are the legal remedies now that we know that she’s committed immigration fraud? How do you go after her? How do you investigate her? How do you actually build the case necessary to get some justice for the American people?”

The allegations referenced by Vance stem from longstanding claims—denied by Omar—that she may have married her brother in order to circumvent U.S. immigration laws. While those claims have circulated for years in political circles, no court has formally ruled that such fraud occurred, and Omar has consistently rejected the accusations as baseless and politically motivated.

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[libertybele]

Hopefully the 'remedies' will be more than a slap on the wrist.  She needs to be prosecuted.

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VP Vance claims Rep. Ilhan Omar ‘definitely committed immigration fraud’ by allegedly marrying brother
By Josh Christenson
Published March 27, 2026
 Updated March 27, 2026, 5:06 p.m. ET
 

Vice President JD Vance said Friday that Rep. Ilhan Omar defrauded the US by allegedly marrying her brother to help him remain legally in the country.

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“We actually think that Ilhan Omar definitely committed immigration fraud against the United States of America,” Vance told right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson on the latest episode of his show.

“This is rich coming from someone who literally said they were willing to ‘create stories’ to redirect the media,” said Omar’s chief of staff Connor McNutt. “This is a ridiculous lie and desperate attempt to distract from the pedophile protection party’s unpopular war of choice, increasing gas prices, and rapidly dropping polling numbers.”

JD Vance, Vice President and chair of the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, speaking at its first meeting.
 
Vice President JD Vance said Friday that Rep. Ilhan Omar defrauded the US by allegedly marrying her brother to help him remain legally in the country.
 
The allegations have dogged the congresswoman since even before her House campaign in 2018.

Omar has two ex-husbands, Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi and Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, the latter of whom was first accused at least a decade ago of wedding the future US congresswoman.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/27/us-news/vp-vance-claims-rep-ilhan-omar-definitely-committed-immigration-fraud-by-allegedly-marrying-brother/

[rangerrebew]

Not so!  Democrats will demand to know what his definition of fraud is.

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[ironhorsedriver]

And just like all the other investigations, nothing will happen. This is all becoming nothing but a dog and pony show!