Politics · Minneapolis, Minnesota · United States of America · October 18, 2026

Trump border czar says Ilhan Omar could be stripped of citizenship

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 17, 3:17 PM ET

Tom Homan said the administration could 'of course' denaturalise and deport Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, whose home was raided by federal agents. Officials allege she or family violated law to obtain citizenship.

Why it matters

Threatening to denaturalise a sitting member of Congress would be an unprecedented step.

Background

Ilhan Omar, a Somali-born former refugee, represents Minneapolis and has long been a target of Trump's attacks. She has denied wrongdoing.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Trump border czar says Ilhan Omar could be stripped of citizenship
2. Oct 22Ilhan Omar says federal raid on her home forces her to move out

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 18, 1:16 PM ET
• DW ↗Oct 17, 3:17 PM ET

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