Trump Drops BOMBSHELL Omar Claim

President Trump ignited a firestorm by calling Rep. Ilhan Omar a “fraud” and suggesting she staged her own assault, as the FBI investigates a town hall attack that occurred amid escalating tensions over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

Story Highlights

President Trump accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of staging a January 27 assault at a Minneapolis town hall, calling her a “fraud” without providing evidence
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, sprayed Omar with a non-toxic liquid seconds after she called for abolishing ICE and impeaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
The incident follows two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis during January 2026
House Oversight Chair James Comer is investigating Omar’s net worth increase from $6 million to $30 million, attributed to spousal income

Trump Questions Attack Authenticity

President Trump challenged the legitimacy of an assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar during a phone interview with ABC News on January 27, 2026. The President stated Omar “probably had herself sprayed, knowing her,” offering no evidence to support his claim that the Democratic congresswoman orchestrated the incident. This accusation came just hours after Anthony Kazmierczak rushed the podium at a Minneapolis town hall and sprayed Omar with an unknown liquid using a syringe. The FBI subsequently took over the investigation from local authorities, and Hennepin County Attorney confirmed the substance was non-toxic.

Attack Follows Anti-ICE Remarks

Kazmierczak, 55, launched his assault seconds after Omar demanded the abolition of ICE and called for impeaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at the Minneapolis town hall. The timing suggests a connection between Omar’s inflammatory rhetoric against immigration enforcement and the subsequent attack. Kazmierczak now faces third-degree assault charges and remains in custody. Omar claimed the assailant was upset over what he perceived as slow deportations from Minnesota’s Somali community, though the FBI has not confirmed his motive. This represents a dangerous escalation from verbal political disagreements to physical confrontation.

Minneapolis Immigration Enforcement Under Fire

The January 27 incident occurred against a backdrop of heightened tensions over Trump administration immigration policies in Minneapolis, home to the nation’s largest Somali community. Two U.S. citizens died in separate confrontations with federal immigration agents during January 2026. On January 7, ICE officer killed Renee Good during immigration operations. On January 24, Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Pretti after he intervened in an incident involving pepper spray, though bystander video disputes official claims that Pretti was armed. These deaths sparked protests and prompted Trump to deploy border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis to enforce deportations more aggressively.

Omar’s Wealth and Fraud Allegations

House Oversight Chair James Comer launched an investigation into Omar’s dramatic net worth increase from approximately $6 million to $30 million, which she attributes to her spouse’s venture capital and winery income. Trump amplified these concerns on Truth Social on January 26, announcing that the DOJ and Congress would investigate Omar’s finances. The President has repeatedly labeled Omar a “scammer” and linked her to unrelated Minnesota government fraud cases, though no evidence directly connects her to fraudulent activity. Trump’s longstanding criticism of Omar dates to 2019, when he called for her deportation despite her U.S. citizenship since 2000, demonstrating a pattern of attacks against the Somali-born congresswoman.

Omar responded on January 28 with a news conference blaming Trump’s “hateful rhetoric” for causing death threats against her to skyrocket. Capitol Police reported 14,938 threat investigations against members of Congress in 2025, representing a 57 percent increase since 2024. Omar’s position as an outspoken critic of immigration enforcement and her calls to abolish ICE make her a lightning rod in the immigration debate. The congresswoman vowed she would not be intimidated and continues holding public events. This situation exemplifies how radical leftist politicians exploit incidents to portray themselves as victims while advancing dangerous policies that undermine border security and the rule of law.