Katie Miller Deletes Post Regarding ICE Raid on Ilhan Omar's Home

<figure><img alt="WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 21: Katie Miller, former advisor to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), attends the National Governors Association Evening Dinner and Reception in the East Room of the White House on February 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is hosting the governors in Washington for the annual National Governors Association meetings. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)" src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/IGZ4G5K5RRAX7FN4Y44SNF4YO4.jpg?auth=f10c50bc5b121e7f4ec60863f37f02d42220c63af68883a1a67f6a776909a413&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2452&amp;height=1379" /><figcaption>Al Drago / Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p>Katie Miller, the wife of podcaster Stephen Miller, deleted a post on X following the ICE raid on the home of Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar in Washington, D.C. on October 12, 2026.</p><p>In her now-deleted post, Miller wrote, "Promise made, promise kept," in response to a New York Post article about the raid.</p><img alt="Miller deleted her post gloating over the raid on the congresswoman's home. / Screenshot/@emptywheel/X" height="1250" src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/R5A7UMIKVZC5XGJ5NDW2CO7ZHM.png?auth=2a32d8326041b402761127fc3a86f1b40054b82691377c5a33ce689c8847a51b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1176&amp;height=1250" width="1176" /><p>President Donald Trump has previously accused Omar of fraud and has suggested she should be jailed.</p><p>The phrase "promises made, promises kept" is often associated with the Trump administration's messaging.</p><p>After removing her initial post, Miller replaced it with a more neutral message, praising the professionalism of the agents involved.</p><img alt="Miller toned down her rhetoric on her second attempt. / Katie Miller/X" height="526" src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/BOOIUNNCNFBEPGSAYW3ASPX6FQ.png?auth=1ed5c0f7e8135f1588175f69fe3a1f27d4169f80f7c53cfa0648cf14376e00f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1190&amp;height=526" width="1190" /><p>In her revised post, Miller acknowledged the talent and professionalism of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents involved in the operation.</p><p>A screenshot of Miller's original post was captured by X user @emptywheel, who commented on the implications of her statement.</p><p>The Daily Beast has reached out for comment from Miller's representatives.</p><p>According to the Associated Press, the raid was part of a criminal investigation being conducted by federal agents at Omar's residence.</p><img alt="Agents of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) work outside the residence of US Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), after US authorities conducted a raid as part of an ongoing investigation by the Justice Department, in Washington, DC, US, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon / Annabelle Gordon / REUTERS" height="4211" src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/JXFQJX2KLRFXTJG4S5QULRVD7E.JPG?auth=1526385d9f9cde5288694274b1595f7b9d03ce257fa0bf7d5812fcebf7b21e58&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=4211" width="5500" /><p>A spokesperson for the Justice Department confirmed that the search warrant executed was part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.</p><p>Fox News reported that the investigation is related to Omar's immigration paperwork, which was completed by her late father when the family emigrated from Somalia.</p><img alt="FILE PHOTO: U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks during a campaign rally for Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running against Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination to fill Tina Smith's senate seat, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., July 20, 2026. REUTERS/Tim Evans/File Photo / Tim Evans / REUTERS" height="1576" src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/OGV4R4QYUFDEVC3SBZ67EQRJEI.JPG?auth=ce02fb8377c7ce296c559e6c9a3447dc4f2ac5ead932f8b57358ce2b303ffd6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2363&amp;height=1576" width="2363" /><p>Tom Homan, a former border czar, announced last month that the Department of Homeland Security was initiating a criminal investigation into Omar, who has been a U.S. citizen for nearly 30 years.</p><p>Omar stated in a previous interview that she had not been contacted by federal investigators regarding the investigation.</p><video id="wKKeLVNk" poster="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/wKKeLVNk/poster.jpg"><source src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/wKKeLVNk.mp4" type="video/mp4" /></video><p>Omar has rejected the allegations as politically motivated and expressed that she is not concerned about the investigation.</p><p>Trump has made repeated accusations against Omar and the Somali community in Minnesota regarding public money theft, despite a lack of evidence linking her to any wrongdoing.</p><img alt="Trump issued a bonkers statement begging Minnesotans to " src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/7JGFXTBHERHT3BJCIHKWPIXYL4.png?auth=fde40aa2635e1955c69c80adfa3c3cb8342a87e3fa9b39a188032878534cb04b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1164&amp;height=986" /><p>Recently, Trump encouraged Minnesota residents to oppose the Somali community, suggesting federal support for their actions.</p><p>Trump stated, "The once great state of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali immigrants. There is violence, murder, and mayhem all over the state. The people of Minnesota must fight back. You have been robbed, and abandoned by your state government," and added that the federal government would assist them.</p><p><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/katie-miller-quickly-deletes-post-exposing-truth-behind-shock-ilhan-omar-ice-raid">Read more at The Daily Beast.</a></p>