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Posted on 01/12/2026 7:49:12 AM PST by Twotone
Representative Ilhan Omar has been accused of attempting to secure a $1 million earmark in a congressional spending bill for a Somali-led addiction recovery organization that shares an address with a Somali restaurant.
On Monday, lawmakers unveiled a new spending package totaling at least $174 billion. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst said her office found that Omar had earmarked $1,031,000 through the Department of Justice for an organization called Generation Hope MN. The earmark was included alongside funding requests co-led by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith of Minnesota.
Ernst told Fox News that the earmark was presented as funding for a substance abuse clinic, but her office determined the organization was housed in a restaurant and run by three individuals who share the same residential address.
“Tons of red flags,” Ernst said. She explained that Congress stripped the earmark from the spending bill, citing it as an example of how easily federal money has “been flowing to bad actors” in Minnesota.
Generation Hope MN was established in 2019 and describes itself as a Somali-led organization. According to its website, the group aims to create "a better, safer, and more connected community for individuals experiencing drug addiction and substance use disorders in the greater East African community of the Twin Cities Metro area.” The website lists two addresses for the recovery center, one of which is also the listed location of Sagal Restaurant and Coffee. Google Maps also shows a neighborhood association group operating at the same address.
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Makes sense. I’m addicted to food. If I don’t eat I start Jonesing very hard.
The Somalis get addicted to Salami and Tamales.
Ernst said she is working to redirect the funds to a Department of Justice account dedicated to fraud prevention.
You know things are bad when real headlines are more nonsensical than the ones at the Babylon Bee.
Khadar Abi
Board President
Khadar Abi, a certified peer recovery specialist and is the Co-Founder of Generation Hope and CEO of Spark Recovery. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Khadar was among the first to vocalize concerns about the burgeoning opioid crisis impacting our community. Drawing from his personal journey with addiction, he is unwavering in his commitment to provide vital resources and outreach to those battling the opioid epidemic. Recognizing a distinct lack of peer mentorship for individuals in the Somali community facing addiction, he initiated Spark Recovery to bridge this gap. As a passionate advocate for East African youth, Khadar’s mission is to fortify his community and support individuals in achieving long-lasting sobriety. A testament to his resilience, he has been sober since May 2018.
there actually is such a thing, certified on the internet, how about that.
They should post their client list. Then it can be verified whether it’s fraud or not.
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Food addiction?
“A congressman who earmarks tax dollars for a phony cause faces severe legal and ethical penalties, potentially including imprisonment, heavy fines, and expulsion from Congress.”
Wake me when that happens. The Republicans don’t have the spine to do anything.
Have any of those acts ever been enforced?
Charge the owners for fraud and they’ll squeal.
Have any of those acts ever been enforced?
Earmarks have been historically linked to corruption cases that resulted in jail time for members of Congress. For example, one former U.S. congressman was sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud charitable donors and funneling proceeds for personal use and illegal campaign financing.
They’re addicted to graft.
The smug Sunni Somalian and her fellow jihadists and enablers continue their mission. What can stop them? Who can stop them?
The American people are now watching what the grifters are doing.
SHE’S A DISGRACE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS!
Maybe she’s addicted to providing an outstanding dining experience. Why is she allowed to stay in this country?!
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