Posted on 10/23/2026 6:57:09 PM PDT by Libloather
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) said Friday he plans to introduce a resolution to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) if a federal investigation finds she broke the law.
The Florida Republican is a conservative firebrand sometimes known for his controversial comments, including describing Omar as a “terrorist” in 2025, a comment House Democrats condemned as racist.
Fine told The Hill’s broadcast partner NewsNation he had already reached out to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to ask for more details on the investigation into Omar.
Omar’s Washington home was raided by federal immigration authorities Oct. 12 as part of a criminal investigation into her immigration status. Born in Somalia, Omar became a U.S. citizen in 2000 after her father was naturalized, but some on the right have long accused her of marrying her brother to obtain citizenship. Omar has repeatedly denied those claims.
The DOJ typically does not pursue law enforcement actions against political candidates this close to an election. Omar is running for reelection in this year’s midterms.
Attorney General Todd Blanche was asked about the timing of the investigation Thursday as he was announcing an indictment against another Democratic lawmaker: Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D).
“This is a long-running case, as alleged in the indictment,” Blanche said. “People can criticize all they want, but it was time to bring the charges. The grand jury returned an indictment, and we made the arrests.”
President Trump said Thursday that Omar should resign “immediately,” accusing her of having a fake name.
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Her name is not Omar. It’s Elmi.
Kick Ilhan Elmi AKA Omar or whatever the F her name is out of congress and drop her out of a plane off the coast of Somalia. Give her a lifejacket with the US flag on the back of it.
If they have enough for her to do time a deportation agreement would work. The two thirds vote required won’t go so they’d have to threaten her with all the charges to the full extent. I suppose a future rat POTUS could pardon her. Full pedal now.
As opposed to the noncontroversial remarks of Omar...
The House was abruptly adjourned to prevent a vote on a new Epstein Files bill and an impeachment resolution involving Pete Hegseth.
After the election I guess Mr. Fine can push this idea.
Ilhan Omar isn’t in my camp but her camp is being targeted by Mr. Fine’s camp.
I wonder which side Speaker Mike Johnsonyahu is on?
Nice! Love it.
Perp walk her in handcuffs and leg irons. It’s the appropriate way!!
How courageous of him you would think there’s an election this November or something
I was wondering if Trump isn’t trying to goad Mike Johnson into holding hearings, where he can get her under oath - perjury trap. But I think this will be settled by DOJ instead.
The Hebrew Hammer go get them, Randy
That’s fine. Oust Elmo.
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