Obama defends Ilhan Omar and accuses the Trump administration of targeting dissenters

Washington, United States — Former President of the United States Barack Obama has defended Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, as a federal investigation is underway regarding her immigration history, accusing President Donald Trump's administration of using government power against political opponents.

In a post published on Sunday on X, Obama stated that the U.S. government should not target individuals based on their political views or the criticisms they direct at the president.

Obama accused the Trump administration of attempting to strip Ilhan Omar of her U.S. citizenship and deport her due to the criticisms she has made against the president. He warned that such actions could create a dangerous precedent for the rights of those with differing views from the government.

As reported by Fox News, federal agents conducted a search on October 12 at Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, D.C., which was part of an investigation related to her immigration status.

Sources cited by Fox News Digital indicated that investigators were looking into the possibility that Ilhan Omar or her father had committed fraud related to immigration documents when she obtained U.S. citizenship, over a decade ago. Obama defended Ilhan Omar's history regarding her arrival in the U.S. as a child and how she later obtained citizenship, questioning the motives behind the investigation.

On his part, President Donald Trump has denied any involvement in the investigation, stating that the matter is being handled by the U.S. Department of Justice. However, Trump has repeatedly criticized Ilhan Omar. On the other hand, Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for comments on the allegations made by Obama against the Trump administration.