United States President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, representing Minnesota, by suggesting that the Department of Justice and Congress are investigating her wealth. In a recent Truth Social post, Trump claimed that Omar, who left Somalia in the 1990s, has amassed a significant fortune, reportedly worth over $44 million.
According to Omar’s latest financial disclosure in May 2025, her net worth has increased due to her husband, with the couple’s assets valued between $6 million and $30 million, as reported by the Wall Street Journal and Politico. Trump’s allegations, however, have been met with a strong response from Omar, who accused the president of “deflecting” from his own “failures” by spreading “lies and conspiracy theories.” She also noted that “years of ‘investigations’ into her resources have found nothing.”
As the first Somali American in the US Congress, Omar has faced repeated criticism from Trump since her election to the House of Representatives in 2018. Recently, she has faced renewed attacks from the president, who has also made verbal assaults against the Somali community. Trump has accused Minnesota’s Somali residents of being responsible for a massive welfare fraud scandal in the state, a claim that has been met with widespread criticism.
The latest attack on Omar comes amid increased tensions between Minnesota and the federal government regarding immigration and ICE raids. The state has seen a significant increase in protests and backlash against Trump’s comments, with many criticizing his rhetoric as divisive and inflammatory. The situation has sparked concerns about the impact of Trump’s words on the Somali community and the broader implications for immigration policy in the United States.
Omar has been a vocal critic of Trump’s immigration policies, and her response to the president’s latest attack has been swift and decisive. The congresswoman’s statement highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the Somali community, as well as the broader debate over immigration and identity in the United States. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the investigation into Omar’s wealth will proceed and what implications it may have for the congresswoman and the wider community.
Additional sources for this story include The Wall Street Journal and Al Jazeera, which have provided further context and analysis on the ongoing situation.
