Why is Trump questioning Ilhan Omar’s name?
US President Donald Trump has called for Representative Ilhan Omar's resignation following a DOJ filing that listed an alternative name for her. The controversy stems from an ongoing federal investigation into Omar's immigration history and a recent search of her residence.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing political tensions and legal scrutiny surrounding the immigration records of high-profile US lawmakers.
A Justice Department filing listed a different name for her, prompting Trump to call for her resignation.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Notes are seen outside Omar's office in Washington on Monday [Mariam Zuhaib/AP] By Catherine Nouhan Published On 23 Oct 2026 23 Oct 2026 United States President Donald Trump has called for Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar to resign from the US Congress, reviving allegations of identity fraud after a court filing identified the Minnesota politician by an additional name.
The DOJ filing, submitted on Wednesday, refers to Omar as “Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Abdullahi Omar” – “a/k/a” is an abbreviation for “also known as”.
The document filed by the administration does not establish that Omar committed fraud.
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