Does she have millions, if so where is it?
WHAT IS YOUR NET WORTH?
Representative Ilhan Omar, the Minnesota Democrat with a knack for stirring controversy, recently tried to deflect accusations of being a multimillionaire. She whined on X, claiming she’s “barely worth thousands let alone millions,” after some random user accused her and AOC of raking in tens of millions through shady deals. Omar’s defense? She pulls in a measly $174,000 congressional salary, doesn’t own a house, doesn’t trade stocks, and—boo-hoo—still has student loans. “I’m a working mom with debt,” she moaned, as if that’s supposed to make us all feel sorry for her.
Let’s not kid ourselves, her salary is still triple what most Americans make—and she’s got perks the rest of us can only dream of. Her sob story about student debt and no property smells more like political posturing than genuine struggle, especially given her relentless push for handouts like loan forgiveness. Funny how her “modest means” conveniently align with her progressive preaching.
SIDE DEALS?
The accusations came from an X user tying her to corruption. Omar calls it a “right-wing disinformation campaign,” but she’s got no one to blame but herself for being a lightning rod. Her past—Somali refugee turned congresswoman—might impress some, but it doesn’t erase the skepticism. She’s dodged scandals before; this just feels like another chapter.
Accusations still hover over her. For example, Omar is married to a guy named Tim Mynett. Allegations claim he helped her launder money through campaign contributions. Accusations and suspicions have swirled around their financial dealings for years. These stem from Omar’s campaign paying Mynett’s consulting firm, E Street Group, hefty sums—nearly $3 million during the 2020 election cycle alone. Some have questioned whether these payments were a way to funnel money improperly, given their relationship.
Back in 2019, the National Legal and Policy Center, a conservative group, filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission. They alleged Omar used campaign funds to pay Mynett for personal travel expenses during their rumored affair, which could violate laws against using campaign money for personal use. The complaint pointed out that travel reimbursements spiked around the time Mynett’s then-wife claimed he confessed to the affair—suggesting a possible romantic rather than professional purpose. Omar denied the affair at the time, and she and Mynett married in 2020. Biden’s FEC dismissed the complaint in 2022, finding no proof of willful violations.
Critics like Don Samuels, her 2024 congressional rival, have kept the heat on, hinting she “enriched herself” through Mynett’s business dealings without proving laundering. The numbers are eye-catching—Omar’s campaign was E Street’s biggest client, making up about 80% of its political income in 2020. But FEC rules allow paying family members for legitimate campaign work at fair market value, and Omar’s team insists every dollar went to real services like ads and fundraising, not personal gain. No federal investigation has substantiated laundering claims as of February 24, 2025. It’s mostly speculation fueled by her polarizing profile and the optics of big payouts to her husband’s firm. I think it’s time for Elon Musk to investigate.
👋🏽 dummy, first of all I haven’t been in Congress for 8yrs and my net worth isn’t $83 million dollars. I know your brain has rotten from the conspiracy theories you are consuming daily but try not to announce your stupidity to the world.
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 10, 2025
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