Trump renews attacks on Ilhan Omar over alleged real name

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: United States

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Trump renews attacks on Ilhan Omar over alleged real name

Donald Trump accused Representative Ilhan Omar in a Friday post on Truth Social of using the name Ilhan Nur Said Elmi to win election and take the oath of office. He linked that name to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, whom longstanding allegations identify as Omar’s brother and accuse her of marrying, and demanded that she resign immediately. Trump also called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to act. His post provided no evidence that Omar used a false name or admitted to fraud.

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