President Alleges Unusual Financial Accumulation, Demands DOJ Scrutiny
President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Justice and Congress are examining Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s reported financial accumulation, claiming her net worth increased to more than $30 million while serving in elected office. Trump asserted such wealth “could not have been accumulated, legally” while earning a congressional salary and called for immediate investigation into what he characterized as potential “financial and political crimes.” The announcement intensified political tensions surrounding Omar and raised questions about disclosure practices for members of Congress.
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Trump’s Announcement and Allegations
Trump posted on Truth Social on January 26, 2026, that “Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is worth over $30 Million Dollars” and questioned how such wealth could be legally accumulated. The president stated “There is no way such wealth could have been accumulated, legally, while being paid the salary of a politician.” He demanded investigation “should start, NOW!” Trump repeated these claims in public remarks, stating “We have this fake congressperson who they just reported is worth $30 million” and added she would “not get away with it much longer.”
Congressional Response
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer confirmed that his panel is weighing whether to issue subpoenas to Omar and her husband, Tim Mynett, to examine their financial records. Comer told news outlets he was seeking to understand what caused “the big spike” in their assets, stating “I’m a money guy. It’s not possible” for such rapid wealth accumulation. The congressman acknowledged that he expects “fierce pushback” from both Omar and Mynett in the courts.
Omar’s Net Worth and Financial Disclosures
According to House financial disclosures filed in 2024, Omar’s net worth shows a dramatic increase compared to when she entered Congress in 2019. At that time, she reported a negative net worth in the thousands of dollars. Recent filings show assets valued between $6 million and $30 million, a substantial increase over five years. Much of the increase is attributed to business ventures involving her husband. Financial documents show a California winery associated with Mynett rose in valuation from approximately $15,000 in 2023 to between $1 million and $5 million in 2024. Omar’s venture capital firm Rose Lake Capital, in which her husband holds a partnership stake, increased from $42.44 in 2022 to between $5 million and $25 million in 2024.
Omar’s Explanation
Omar has disputed Trump’s characterization of her wealth, pointing to her financial disclosures. In a video posted earlier in September, she addressed claims about her net worth, noting that the asset valuations listed on disclosures reflect partnership interest percentages and do not represent her individual ownership share. She stated the business valuations had been inflated in reporting and said “Keep wishing millions into existence so I could pay off these student loans.” According to multiple fact-checking sources, Omar continues to carry student loan debt and does not own real estate.
Previous DOJ Investigation
This announcement represents the second phase of scrutiny into Omar’s finances. The New York Times reported that during the Biden administration, the Justice Department opened an investigation last year into Omar’s finances, campaign spending, and interactions with foreign individuals. That inquiry reportedly stalled and was closed due to lack of evidence. Omar said ethics inquiries have followed her throughout her time in Congress, stating “Ever since I got into Congress, they have been doing these sort of weird ethics investigations. None of them have yielded anything because I’ve been as transparent as I can be.”
Political Context and Timing
The renewed investigation announcement came as the Trump administration faced significant challenges in Minneapolis stemming from fatal shootings by federal immigration officers. Critics contend the investigation into Omar’s finances is part of broader political conflict between the president and the congresswoman. Omar responded to Trump’s allegations by posting “Right on cue, you’re deflecting from your failures with lies and conspiracy theories about me. Years of ‘investigations’ have found nothing. Get your goons out of Minnesota.” Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other “Squad” members have characterized the investigation as politically motivated.
Congressional Salary and Disclosure Requirements
Members of Congress are required to file annual financial disclosure forms listing assets, liabilities, and income sources above certain thresholds. Omar has consistently filed these reports and made disclosures public. The House Ethics Committee reviews financial disclosures to identify potential conflicts of interest. All members must disclose spousal assets and partnership income as part of federal requirements. Omar’s disclosures show her congressional salary of $174,000 annually as her primary individual income source.
