Vance Says DOJ Is Investigating Ilhan Omar Amid Growing Scrutiny

Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that the Department of Justice is actively looking into Rep. Ilhan Omar, escalating scrutiny surrounding the Minnesota Democrat and raising fresh political questions heading into the midterm election cycle.

Vance made the remarks during a White House press briefing while temporarily filling in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave.

The exchange began when Daily Caller correspondent Reagan Reese asked about longstanding allegations involving Omar’s immigration history, marriage timeline and prior campaign finance scrutiny.

Vance declined to go into specifics but strongly suggested the matter is under federal review.