Top Republican Calls for Ilhan Omar’s Arrest and Deportation if Fraud Allegations Are Proven

A senior House Republican is calling for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to face imprisonment and deportation if federal investigators determine that she obtained American citizenship through fraudulent immigration documents. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, also of Minnesota, made the remarks as federal authorities investigate allegations involving Omar’s immigration history.

The investigation centers on whether Omar or her late father provided inaccurate information about her age when the family obtained legal status in the United States. Investigators are examining documents dating back more than two decades, raising questions about whether Omar qualified for citizenship through her father’s naturalization.

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Emmer, the third-ranking Republican in the House, told Fox News Digital that allegations surrounding Omar’s immigration background have circulated for years. He argued that any evidence of deliberate fraud should result in serious legal consequences, including potential removal from the country.

“I would say, first, she should probably serve time in the gray bar motel and then get the h*** out of here. She should go back to where she came from,” Emmer said, making clear that his position depended on the allegations being substantiated.

“If it’s determined that she lied to gain citizenship, then, absolutely, she should go back to the front of the line,” the Minnesota Republican added.

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Omar’s citizenship history has received renewed attention following a federal search of her Washington, D.C., residence earlier this week. Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a search warrant Monday and seized several personal belongings, including her cellphone.

The underlying allegations concern Omar’s age when her father became a naturalized American citizen in 2000. According to the reported immigration timeline, Omar was 17 and therefore eligible to obtain citizenship through her father under the applicable rules.

However, investigators are examining allegations that Omar may have already turned 18 at that time. If established, that discrepancy could raise questions about whether she qualified for citizenship through the same process.

Omar, who fled Somalia with her family during the country’s civil conflict, has repeatedly rejected accusations that she obtained citizenship improperly. She maintains that the investigation is an effort to intimidate her because of her criticism of President Donald Trump.

Following the search, Omar addressed the controversy on X, writing, “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,” she continued.

Omar concluded her statement with a declaration that she would continue speaking publicly despite the investigation: “I will not be silenced.”

Democratic leaders have also condemned the investigation, particularly its timing ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other senior Democrats described the search as “deeply disturbing” and questioned whether federal law enforcement was being used against political opponents.

Emmer rejected those accusations, pointing to the judicial authorization required for investigators to search Omar’s residence. He argued that the warrant indicated investigators had presented sufficient justification for a federal judge to approve the search.

“That judge had to determine that there was probable cause that a federal crime has been committed,” Emmer told Fox News Digital, adding that a search involving Omar would likely receive particularly intense scrutiny.

The Republican lawmaker suggested that the investigation could eventually resolve longstanding accusations involving the congresswoman. However, the existence of a search warrant does not establish that Omar committed a crime, and no finding of citizenship fraud has been announced.

The controversy also comes as Omar seeks another term representing Minnesota’s heavily Democratic 5th Congressional District. She is a prominent member of the progressive House group commonly known as the Squad, which includes Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

The investigation remains ongoing, and any attempt to revoke Omar’s citizenship or pursue deportation would require additional legal proceedings. For now, the allegations remain unproven, while Republicans and Democrats continue to clash over the investigation’s legitimacy and potential consequences.