"She has dismissed allegations around her finances as "misleading" and based on conspiracy theories."
"A spokesperson for Omar, Jackie Rogers, said in a statement that Comer's letter was "a political stunt" and part of a campaign "meant to fundraise, not real oversight.""
""This is an attempt to orchestrate a smear campaign against the congresswoman, and it is disgusting that our tax dollars are being used to malign her," Rogers added."
House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer requested records from Timothy Mynett, husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar, about two companies that showed substantial valuation increases between 2023 and 2024 on financial disclosures. The move represents an unusual step for the Oversight panel because inquiries typically focus on officials outside Congress, while the House Ethics Committee normally handles matters involving members and their families. Omar has faced persistent attacks from political opponents since her 2018 election and rejects the financial allegations as misleading and conspiratorial. A spokesperson condemned the request as a political stunt and a smear using taxpayer resources.
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