Ilhan Omar plans to move from her Washington home after federal investigation and death threats

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has stated that she is moving out of her home in Washington, DC, after federal officials conducted an investigation there, citing that death threats and concerns for her family's safety have made it impossible for her to continue living in that house.

Omar, who was elected from the state of Minnesota, stated this in an interview she gave to MS NOW on Wednesday. She mentioned that her home address has become public, which she fears puts her family at risk, especially her children.

“Given that our address is public and the death threats I receive, it will no longer be feasible for me to continue living in that house, especially since my children sometimes come home, and people are aware of where they are,” Omar said. Officials from the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security (HSI) conducted a search at the congresswoman's home in Washington on October 12, executing a search warrant related to a federal criminal investigation. According to sources familiar with the investigation cited by U.S.

media, the investigation relates to her family's immigration documents and suspicions of fraud related to immigration matters. Federal officials did not elaborate on the specific allegations of the investigation.

Omar stated that the officials were at her home for four to five hours and took phones and other items totaling 17 items, she said. The congresswoman denied any wrongdoing and described the investigation as one she views as political pressure.

Her office also stated that she has committed no crime. Omar, who was born in Somalia, is a member of the Democratic Party and is a frequent critic of President Donald Trump.

Trump has stated that he had no involvement in the investigation of her home. Although she mentioned that she is moving out of her home, Omar clarified that she does not plan to give up her seat in Congress, as she

She has claimed that she has a legal right to remain in her position. The investigation took place weeks before the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, while Omar is running for re-election.

Omar, who represents the state of Minnesota, made this statement in an interview she gave to MS NOW on Wednesday. She stated that her home address has become public, which she fears puts her family at risk, especially her children.

“Given that our address is public and the death threats I have received, it will no longer be feasible for me to continue living in that house, especially with my children sometimes coming home, and people knowing where they are,” Omar said.

Officials from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (HSI) conducted a search at the congresswoman's home in Washington on October 12, executing a court warrant related to a federal criminal investigation.

According to sources familiar with the investigation cited by U.S. media, the investigation relates to immigration documents concerning her family and suspicions of fraud related to immigration matters. Federal officials did not elaborate on the specific allegations of the investigation.

Omar stated that the officials were at her home for four to five hours and took phones and other items totaling 17 items, she said.

The congresswoman denied any wrongdoing and described the investigation as one she views as political pressure. Her office also stated that she has committed no crime.