DOJ agents conducted an early-morning raid on the Washington residence of Representative Ilhan Omar.
WASHINGTON, DC: In the wake of a federal raid at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home tied to an immigration fraud investigation, unverified rumors have surfaced online alleging she faces fraud charges and has been deported to Somalia. The viral claim has sparked widespread debate, prompting a closer look at its validity.
Claim: Ilhan Omar has been deported to Somalia
The rumor initially appeared on X (formerly Twitter), asserting that Ilhan Omar had been sent back to Somalia following criminal fraud allegations.
While amplified by multiple online profiles, the post quickly divided social media users, with many questioning its authenticity and demanding fact-checks.
Fact Check: The rumor originated from a parody account
Although Department of Justice (DOJ) agents did execute a search warrant at Omar’s home as part of an ongoing immigration fraud probe, there is zero truth to the deportation claims.
Neither the FBI nor any other relevant federal agency has issued statements, press releases, or announcements regarding her removal from the country.
Had a sitting U.S. lawmaker actually been deported, mainstream news organizations would have covered the story extensively. However, a search for credible media reports reveals no such coverage—only social media posts referencing the rumor.
Furthermore, the narrative traces back to an X account named ‘Hoops Crave,’ a known parody profile that explicitly states in its biography that it has no connection to the entertainment platform ‘Pop Crave.’
Federal authorities search Ilhan Omar’s home
The online speculation follows an early-morning raid by DOJ agents at Representative Omar’s Washington-area residence, which is part of a criminal inquiry focused on immigration documentation from her childhood (video coverage).
“Today in the Washington, DC, area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice. This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal investigation,” a DOJ spokesperson stated to Fox News Digital.
Footage from the scene captured agents wearing Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) gear carrying out the court-approved search.
HSI serves as the primary investigative branch of the Department of Homeland Security, tasked with tackling transnational crime and international threats.