Can Trump deport Congresswoman Ilhan Omar?

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: United States

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Can Trump deport Congresswoman Ilhan Omar?

US President Donald Trump says Congresswoman Ilhan Omar could be jailed or deported. Federal authorities are investigating allegations concerning her US citizenship. Omar denies wrongdoing and accuses the administration of political intimidation. With the midterm elections approaching, Noor Wazwaz explains what could happen next.

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