Ilhan Omar, a Democratic Congresswoman from Minnesota, has not been seen publicly since federal agents conducted a raid at her Washington, D.C. residence on Monday. Her husband, Tim Mynett, was seen leaving their rental home multiple times this week, including walking their dog and taking out the trash. When approached by reporters about rumors that Omar had left the country, Mynett expressed frustration at the media attention, stating, "You guys are annoying the hell out of all the neighbors around here, man."
The raid was part of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) into Omar's immigration paperwork. Reports indicate that federal authorities seized Omar's cellphone and passport during the search. There are allegations that Omar's birth year was altered in official records, which could affect the validity of her citizenship.
Mynett stated he has "no concerns" about the investigation, emphasizing that Omar came to the U.S. as a child war refugee. He also addressed subpoenas issued to Omar's relatives, including her sister, Sahra Noor, as part of the investigation.
In response to President Donald Trump's comments questioning Omar's net worth, Mynett defended her, stating that the investigation into their finances is separate from the immigration inquiry. Omar's financial disclosures have come under scrutiny, particularly after a 2024 filing listed business interests associated with Mynett valued between $6 million and $30 million, which were later amended to reflect inaccuracies.
The U.S. Attorney's office is also looking into Omar's financial disclosures, particularly regarding the reported values of Mynett's business interests, which have since been listed at $0. Omar's office clarified that earlier disclosures mistakenly reflected total equity rather than ownership interest and did not account for liabilities.
This investigation is ongoing, and further developments are expected as authorities continue to examine the allegations against Omar.