Federal probe starts against congresswoman

A federal investigation into Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been initiated. The investigation began on Monday and is being conducted by the Department of Justice.

President denies involvement

The American president denies any involvement in the matter. White House officials stated that the administration is not involved in the probe and is not commenting further on the investigation.

President criticizes congresswoman

A few hours later, in Ohio, the president targeted the elected official and referenced her Somali origins. The remarks were made during a campaign event in a key swing state ahead of upcoming elections.

Context on Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota. She is the first Somali-born member of Congress and the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in the U.S. Congress.