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Former President Obama has weighed in on the federal government’s criminal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over accusations of immigration fraud, accusing the Trump administration of targeting its political opponents. His remarks come nearly a week after federal agen.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: Former President Obama has weighed in on the federal government’s criminal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over accusations of immigration fraud, accusing the Trump administration of targeting its political opponents. His remarks come nearly a week after federal agen.
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- Primary source: The Hill
- Published: Oct 18, 2026, 5:23 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Politics
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