Once again, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has found herself on the wrong side of an ethics complaint.
I know this is probably a surprise, but the complaint is for someone who is associated with Omar.
This time, it is a former PM of Somalia, who attended a rally for Omar.
You Can’t Do That
The American Accountability Foundation (AAF) filed the complaint, claiming that Omar violated the Federal Elections Campaign Act.
You cannot have foreign influence in an election, and former Prime Minister of Somalia, Hassan Ali Khaire, was clearly trying to influence voters.
Omar’s district has a heavy Somalian population, and Khaire is very popular, so this is a legitimate beef against her campaign.
Of course, Omar says she did nothing wrong, with her campaign stating, “This ethics complaint is another attempt by the far-right to smear the Congresswoman.”
“Congresswoman Omar’s campaign had absolutely no involvement in requesting, coordinating, or facilitating Mr. Khaire’s appearance or his comments, and accordingly there was no violation of law.”
During the event, the former PM “Support her with your votes, tell your neighbors and friends, and anyone you know to come out and support Ilhan Omar.
“And knock on every door you can so that she can be re-elected.”
AAF’s complaint states, “We are deeply concerned by Ilhan Omar’s illegal campaign rally with the former Prime Minister of Somalia.
“Omar already has a long history of statements indicating her disdain for America and allegiance to Somalia, but this goes beyond statements.
“Now her campaign has taken action to involve a foreign leader in an American election.
“She must resign immediately and return every dollar raised for her at this disgraceful rally.”
“Omar’s acceptance of Mr. Khaire’s providing his campaign services indicates that Rep.
“Omar knowingly accepted a corporate contribution associated with Mr. Khaire’s travel and lodging costs to galvanize an important constituency ahead of her August primary election.”
This is foreign influence, plain and simple, and it is clear that something more than a censure is needed against Omar.
This woman needs to be removed from Congress, period.
