She was married at the time to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi though Hirsi fathered her children. [148] While Senator Cory Booker found her comments "disturbing", he recognized that some of the attacks against her had "anti-Islamic sentiment." The other members of "The Squad" are Ayanna Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. 2011: Omar and Elmi end their relationship and divorce in their faith tradition, but do not legally divorce until 2017. Reacting to the murder of Floyd, the majority of the Minneapolis City Council voted to dismantle the city's police department. [83], In July 2019, Omar introduced a resolution co-sponsored by Rashida Tlaib and Georgia Representative John Lewis stating that "all Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution". Bush. Omar's statement. [170] In August 2019, Omar wrote on Twitter in support of the Palestinian LGBT rights group Al Qaws after the Palestinian Authority banned Al Qaws's activities in the West Bank. [168] In May 2019, Omar introduced legislation that would sanction Brunei over a recently introduced law that would make homosexual sex and adultery punishable by death. 1995 - 2023 by Snopes Media Group Inc. The evidence uncovered thus far isn't definitive enough to come down on one side or the other. "Ilhan Omar Offers Answers to Questions About Her Marital History." He married Omar in a legal ceremony in Minnesota in 2009. [21][22] Her mother, Fadhuma Abukar Haji Hussein, a Benadiri, died when Ilhan was two. Her congressional district includes all of Minneapolis and some of its first-ring suburbs. [95] Omar supports Bernie Sanders's plan to eliminate all $1.6 trillion in outstanding student debt, funded by an 0.5% tax on stock transactions and a 0.1% tax on bond transactions;[96] she introduced a companion bill in the House of Representatives. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Minneapolis where he was living in a public housing complex and was later evicted. In 2008, they ended their relationship "in our faith tradition." State records show that in 2009, Ms. Omar legally married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, who she said was a British citizen. Omar has repeatedly denied that her second husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, is her brother; the congresswoman called the allegations "absurd and ridiculous." She says Elmi is a British citizen and. [42], As of September 2015, Omar was the Director of Policy Initiatives of the Women Organizing Women Network, advocating for women from East Africa to take on civic and political leadership roles. Imam Makram El-Amin of Masjid An-Nur in Minneapolis said an Islamic marriage must include the officiant and at least two witnesses, preferably one from each side of the family, to be a valid. Despite a 2011 split, Elmi and Omar did not get a legal divorce until 2017. 296, to recognize the Armenian genocide,[110] causing a backlash. If Omar did marry her brother, she could be found guilty of committing marriage fraud a felony offense punishable with a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine of up to $250,000. Omar engaged in a civil marriage with Ahmed Nur Said Elmi in 2009 . [203], At a July 17 campaign rally in North Carolina, Trump made additional comments about The Squad: "They never have anything good to say. "[106], In 2019, Omar signed a letter led by Representative Ro Khanna and Senator Rand Paul to President Trump asserting that it is "long past time to rein in the use of force that goes beyond congressional authorization" and that they hoped this would "serve as a model for ending hostilities in the futurein particular, as you and your administration seek a political solution to our involvement in Afghanistan. [246] Omar has said that she and Hirsi divorced within their faith tradition in 2008. 2009: Omar, at 26, marries Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, 23, whom she identifies only as a "British citizen." School records show he attended high school in St. Paul and studied art at North Dakota State University. Ahmed Hirsi is an ex-husband of the US Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district, Ilhan Omar. that she hadn't seen Ahmed N. Elmi since 2011 and didn't know anyone who could help her contact him. "[35], In June 2019, Minnesota campaign finance officials ruled that Omar had to pay back $3,500 that she had spent on out-of-state travel and tax filing in violation of state law, plus a $500 fine. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, List of African-American United States representatives, List of Muslim members of the United States Congress, Women in the United States House of Representatives, "#MyNameIs Ilham, I prefer Ilhan. We've seen repeated reports alleging that Elmi and Omar are brother and sister. ", He added: "Whether by colluding with right-wing outlets to go after Muslim elected officials or hounding family members, legitimate media outlets have a responsibility not to fan the flames of hate.". By She responded to Netanyahu that she had intended to meet members of Israel's legislative Knesset and Israeli security officials. But photographs obtained by DailyMail.com prove he was in the US, in Minneapolis (the town where they got married), until 2012. The duo was never officially married, at least at the time. "[123][129] The comment, particularly the notion that Israel had "hypnotized the world", was criticized as drawing on antisemitic tropes. Elmi has not replied to attempts to contact him by DailyMail.com in the past. After an extensive background search, I have not been able to . Here's your something 2,977 people dead by terrorism", "Ilhan Omar: White House escalates Trump attack over 9/11 comment", "The 9/11 row embroiling a US congresswoman", "Trump tweets altered video of Ilhan Omar belittling 9/11", "Democrats unite to condemn Trump tweet linking Ilhan Omar and 9/11", "Pelosi asks Capitol Police to step up security for Omar after Trump's 9/11 tweet", "Black Women Leaders Come Together In Defense Of Rep. Ilhan Omar", "Rep. Ilhan Omar calls out Trump at 'Black Women in Defense of Ilhan Omar' event in Washington DC", "Ilhan Omar: Lauren Boebert's 'Jihad Squad' bigotry is 'no laughing matter', "Rep. 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Omar files for divorce from husband", "Rep. Ilhan Omar Minnesota District 05", "Omar marries political consultant, months after affair claim", "Omar's marriage to political consultant draws renewed scrutiny of campaign spending", "Ilhan Omar Attack Ad Goes After $1.1M In Campaign Funds Paid To Her Husband's Firm", "U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar severs financial ties with husband's political firm", "Aditya Mani Jha reviews This Is What America Looks Like, by Ilhan Omar with Rebecca Paley", United States representatives by seniority, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ilhan_Omar&oldid=1139273566, Higher Education & Career Readiness Policy & Finance, This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 07:55. In 2012, she served as campaign manager for Kari Dziedzic's reelection campaign for the Minnesota State Senate. Ilhan Omar married her brother to help him immigrate to the U.S. The prize is awarded annually on a readership basis. citizen." When journalist Glenn Greenwald responded that it was remarkable "how much time U.S. political leaders spend defending a foreign nation even if it means attacking free speech rights of Americans", and tagged Omar for a comment, she replied with a quote from a hip hop song, "It's All About the Benjamins", alluding to the $100 bill of that name. [138] Omar issued an apology the next day, saying, "I am grateful for Jewish allies and colleagues who are educating me on the painful history of anti-Semitic tropes", and adding, "I reaffirm the problematic role of lobbyists in our politics, whether it be AIPAC, the NRA or the fossil fuel industry. "Fox 9 Removes Story About Investigation Into Ilhan Omar's Marriage History." Netanyahu also said that Omar and Tlaib did not plan on visiting or meeting with any Israeli officials from the government or the opposition, and additionally accused Miftah, the sponsor of Omar's trip, of having members who support terrorism against Israel (in 2016, Israel approved a visit by five U.S. She and Elmi did not obtain a legal divorce until 2017. "Minnesota House Hopeful Calls Marriage, Fraud Claims 'Lies.'" Omar, 37, and Hirsi, 39, have three children; her divorce filing requests joint legal and physical custody. And and officials at the university where they studied together say he was enrolled until that year too. Since 2013, he has enthusiastically shared selfies and photos with friends in English pubs, smoking and drinking. "Throwing more money at the very organizations committing human rights abusesand the very Administration directing these human rights abusesis not a solution. [180] She described Trump's action as a "U.S. backed coup" and said that the U.S. should not "hand pick" foreign leaders[181] and should support "Mexico, Uruguay & the Vatican's efforts to facilitate a peaceful dialogue. [166] U.S. Representative Max Rose (who is Jewish) also criticized the move to ban Omar, adding that Omar and Tlaib did not speak for the Democratic Party. What became of Elmi afterwards has remained somewhat of a mystery. [56] The Campaign Finance Board's investigation also found that in 2014 and 2015 Omar had jointly filed taxes with a man she was not legally married to. 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[242][243], Following a July 2019 tweet by Trump that The Squada group that consists of Omar and three other congresswomen of color who were born in the United Statesshould "go back" to the "places from which they came",[14] Omar and the other members of the Squad held a press conference that was taped by CNN and posted to social media. "[215][216] According to the study, "Key themes included Muslims as subhumans or 'Trojan horses' seeking to impose Shariah law on America. A large proportion of these trolls were likely bots or automated accounts run by people, organizations or state actors seeking to spread political propaganda and hate speech. Ilhan Omar: Her Back Pages." The rating on this fact check was changed from "Unproven" to "Unfounded" a rating that Snopes launched after the initial publication of this page based on the absence of demonstrable evidence to support the claim. Omar and Hirsi had two children, but in 2008, they obtained a. Where he lived before he married Omar in 2009 in Minnesota remains a mystery. In response to the AP's request for comment, her campaign sent a statement saying, "all of Rep. Omars tax filings are fully compliant with all applicable tax law. [204] He made a series of false and misleading claims about Omar, including allegations that she had praised al-Qaeda and "smeared" American soldiers who had fought in the Battle of Mogadishu by bringing up the numerous Somali civilian casualties. In response, Buck was removed from the National Republican Congressional Committee's Young Guns program. "[201] Two days later, the House of Representatives voted 240187 to condemn Trump's "racist comments". Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. He reportedly told investigators that he did not want Muslims in the government. Complicating matters further, both the Star Tribune and the Examiner reported that the address in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights that Omar and Elmi listed on their 2009 marriage-license application was the same location Hirsi listed as his home address when applying for a business license with the state government that same year. Between 2012 and 2013, she was a child nutrition outreach coordinator at the Minnesota Department of Education. Like her peer, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York), Omar is young, outspoken, and champions progressive politics. The issue has raised questions about her relationships and allegations from conservative websites that her marriage to Elmi was a sham, intended for immigration purposes. [130] When asked in an interview how she would respond to American Jews who found the remark offensive, Omar replied: "I don't know how my comments would be offensive to Jewish Americans. [142] House Appropriations Committee chairwoman Nita Lowey also called for an apology and criticized the statements in a March 3 tweet, which led to an online exchange between the two. That relationship ended, and Elmi has moved back to England. That's why I say, 'Hey if you don't like it, let 'em leave, let 'em leave'", and "I think in some cases they hate our country". However, its Omars 2009 marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi which has raised eyebrows and now prompted the involvement of the FBI, with records indicating she lived with both men at the same time. After Johnson was elected, she served as his senior policy aide from 2013 to 2015. My comments precisely are addressing what was happening during the Gaza War and I'm clearly speaking about the way the Israeli regime was conducting itself in that war. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lists the phrase "Go back to where you came from" as an example of "harassment based on national origin". Ahmed Nur Said Elmi was a long-time citizen of the United Kingdom. Omar has stated that she and Hirsi divorced within their faith tradition in 2008. [111][112] She said in a statement that "accountability and recognition of genocide should not be used as cudgel in a political fight" and argued that such a step should include both the Atlantic slave trade and the Native American genocide. [35][33] In response to an editorial in the Minneapolis Star Tribune arguing that Omar should be more transparent about her use of campaign funds, she said: "these people are part of systems that have historically been disturbingly motivated to silence, discredit and dehumanize influencers who threaten the establishment. [28][34] She has spoken about school bullying she endured during her time in Virginia, stimulated by her distinctive Somali appearance and wearing of the hijab. And we cannot continue to turn a blind eye to repression in Saudi Arabiaa country that is consistently ranked among the worst of the worst human rights offenders. This marriage began in 2009, to Mr. Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, a British citizen. [25][99], On July 19, 2022, after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Omar and 17 other members of Congress were arrested in an act of civil disobedience for refusing to clear a street during a protest for reproductive rights outside the Supreme Court Building. [2] According to Omar, in 2011 she and Elmi had a faith-based divorce and she reconciled with Hirsi, with whom she had a third child in 2012. On Wednesday, Trump was on the White House lawn when he made the comment. Because the marriage was never recognized by law, neither is the separation, 2009: Omar marries Ahmed Elmi in Minneapolis, 2010: He enrolls atNorth Dakota State University to study fine art and lives with Omar as well as her first husband, 2011: Omar claims she and Elmi split this year and he went back to the UK. Both Ilhan Omar's 2009 marriage documents and her 2017 divorce proceedings state that Ahmed Nur Said Elmi was born on April 4, 1985. In her 2016 statement, Omar said that their . The Omars allowed Ilhan, her genetic sister Sahra, and her genetic father Nur Said to use false names to apply for asylum as members of the Omar family." Steinberg also alleges that Rep. Omar married her alleged brother, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, in 2009: he had already reportedly been granted asylum in the UK. 1997: Omar and her family settle in Minnesota after fleeing war-torn Somalia. My father named me Ilham and inspired me to lead a life of service to others. She is a member of the DemocraticFarmerLabor Party. At one point, they were. "Glorified and Vilified, Representative-Elect Ilhan Omar Tells Critics: Just Deal.'" In August 2016 Omar released a statement saying, "I have yet to legally divorce Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, but am in the process of doing so." Several months later, Omar filed for divorce from Elmi in May of 2017, and research indicates he now resides in London. [210] On July 19, he falsely claimed that Omar and the rest of The Squad had used the term "evil Jews". But experts have said that if the taxpayer files a correction within three years, as Omar's attorney and accountants did in 2016, then there are normally no further consequences, and the Internal Revenue Service is unlikely to pursue punitive measures unless there is a large discrepancy or fraudulent intent. When Omar and Elmi separated in 2011, the congresswoman claimed she couldnt get in touch with him because hed moved to the UK and she didnt know where he was. [133], In February 2019, Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy threatened to "take action" against Omar and Rashida Tlaib for their support of the BDS movement. They obtained. Bethania Palma is a journalist from the Los Angeles area who has been working in the news industry since 2006. The pair go on to have two children. she told the Star Tribune. June 23, 2019 04:32 PM MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. D ozens of official documents suggest that Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was living with her current husband, Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi, throughout her entire. Hirsi, the father of her three children, remarried just 37 days after the divorce was finalized in November and Omar has been repeatedly photographed leaving the same Washington, DC, apartment as Mynett. [80], Following Omar's election, the ban on head coverings in the U.S. House was modified, and Omar became the first woman to wear a hijab on the House floor. The Somali-community source personally observed Omar, Elmi and Hirsi all living together in the same family home in Cedar-Riverside with the couples two children. "[220][221][222][223] Some Democratic representatives condemned Trump's retweet, predicting that it would incite violence and hatred. [50][51], In 2018, Republican state representative Steve Drazkowski publicly accused Omar of campaign finance violations,[17] claiming that she used campaign funds to pay a divorce lawyer, and that her acceptance of speaking fees from public colleges violated Minnesota House rules. Ahmed Elmi Osman: Minister for the Interior and Local Governments Ahmed Elmi Osman: Minister of Security Hassan Osman Mahamud Aloore Minister for Finance Shire Haji Farah: Minister for Justice Ismail Mohamed Warsame Minister of Constitution, Federalism and Democracy Sahro Said Nur Minister of Planning and International Relations Ali Ahmed Faatah We sent a list of questions to Omar's spokesman but did not receive responses prior to publication. [128], In 2018, Omar came under criticism for statements she made about Israel before she was in the Minnesota legislature. Coolican, J. Patrick. [47], During her tenure as state Representative for District 60B, Omar was an Assistant Minority Leader for the DFL caucus. [145][146] Omar's spokesman, Jeremy Slevin, said Omar was speaking out about "the undue influence of lobbying groups for foreign interests. Elmi has campaigned in the past for causes in the country. Freshman Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, who burst into the national spotlight last fall as part of a wave of trailblazing lawmakers in Congress, is divorcing her husband, Ahmed Hirsi, PEOPLE. [197] In November 2019, Danielle Stella, Omar's Republican opponent for Congress, was banned from Twitter for suggesting that Omar be hanged for treason if found guilty of passing information to Iran. "Since before she was elected to office, Ilhan has been the subject of conspiracy theories and false accusations about her personal life," a spokesman, Jeremy Slevin, told the Star Tribune in 2019. 16 August 2016. [6] Before her election to Congress, Omar served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019, representing part of Minneapolis. "[108], In October 2019, Omar voted "present" on H.Res. 'Well there's a lot of talk about the fact that she was married to her brother,' Trump said on the White House lawn. This collaboration garnered almost half a million views. [107] Omar criticized Trump's decision to impose further sanctions on Iran, saying the sanctions devastated the "country's middle class and increased hostility toward the United States, with tensions between the two countries rising to dangerous levels. "For someone like me, who left a war-torn country at the age of 8, who got refugee status to come to America, where in the world am I finding. In his honor I am voting for an inspirational ticket over desperate and maddening one", "Rep. Omar filed joint tax returns before she married husband", "Inside Ilhan Omar's tangled web of relationships", "Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar finalizes divorce", "US Rep. Ilhan Omar divorces husband in Minnesota", "Ilhan Omar makes history, becoming first Somali-American elected to U.S. House", "For Democrats, Ilhan Omar Is a Complicated Figure to Defend", "Ilhan Omar is right about the influence of the Israel lobby", "What the controversy over Ilhan Omar's tweets tells us about AIPAC today", "Trump demonized Somali refugees in Minnesota. "[254], In 2020, HarperCollins published Omar's memoir, This Is What America Looks Like, written with Rebecca Paley. What does Ahmed Nur Said Elmi do? The next year, she. When sworn into public office in 2016, Rep. Ilhan Omar was married to an individual named Ahmed Nur Said Elmi. Do not legally divorce until 2017 Marital History. a journalist from the Los Angeles area has... Reelection campaign for the Minnesota legislature organizations committing human rights abusesis not a solution, [ ]. Remained somewhat of a mystery seen repeated reports alleging that Elmi and are! 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