WATCH: Somalis Celebrate After Ilhan Omar Easily Wins Reelection in Minnesota, Despite Criminal Investigation
Somali residents packed a Minneapolis venue and erupted in celebration as early results showed Rep. The post WATCH: Somalis Celebrate After Ilhan Omar Easily Wins Reelection in Minnesota, Despite Criminal Investigation appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- Rep. Ilhan Omar has been reelected to Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.
- Early results showed Omar leading significantly over her opponent, leading to projections of her win.
- Celebrations erupted among Somali residents in Minneapolis following the early results.
- The reelection occurred while a federal criminal investigation into her family's immigration paperwork is ongoing.
- Agents executed a search warrant at Omar's home in October as part of the investigation into potential false statements and fraud.
- The investigation reportedly includes questions about her father's statements regarding her age when seeking legal status and allegations of a marriage for citizenship purposes.