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Trump urges Rep. Ilhan Omar to quit over alleged false name

Donald Trump called on Rep. Ilhan Omar to resign, claiming she used a fake name when sworn in, after a court filing referenced her as Ilhan Nur Said Elmi.

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Rep. Ilhan Omar should resign because she allegedly used a false name to take the oath of office. He pointed to a recent court filing in Washington, D.C., where prosecutors identified her as Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a name that shares the surname of her brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, whom some reports claim she married to secure immigration status. The allegations about the marriage have never been substantiated, but Omar is under a federal investigation and her residence was recently searched by authorities.

Trump highlighted Omar's own denial, noting she said she was unaware of any such marriage, and argued that the use of a different name necessitates her immediate departure from Congress. The president's remarks add political pressure to an ongoing legal probe. No official response from Omar or her office was included in the report.

Why it matters

The demand highlights political tensions and could influence public perception amid an active federal investigation of a sitting congresswoman.

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