The Left is used to getting away with their crimes. But thus one isn’t getting away that easily.
And now a Democrat Congresswoman is under investigation for one heinous act caught on camera.
A conservative watchdog group filed an ethics complaint against “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar on Wednesday due to her participation in an event last weekend that included former Somalia Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire.
Khaire actively supported Omar (D-Minn.) and encouraged voter turnout for her, which the American Accountability Foundation (AAF) claims may have breached the Federal Elections Campaign Act.
“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,” AAF said in a statement.
“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 campaign counsel David Mitrani quickly fired back, telling The New York Post, “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,” he said.
AAF requested the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate Omar, citing two potential violations.
First, they accused Omar of “knowingly” accepting Khaire’s “services” at “her campaign events,” claiming this exceeded the “limited volunteer services permitted by a foreign national and involved impermissible decision-making.”
Specifically, AAF alleged that Khaire’s detailed engagement in a get-out-the-vote effort for Omar constituted “prohibited decision-making.”
“Support her with your votes, tell your neighbors and friends, and anyone you know to come out and support Ilhan Omar,” Khaire said, according to a translation of his remarks cited by AAF in the complaint.
“And knock on every door you can so that she can be re-elected.”
DISTURBING: "Ilhan's interests aren't those of Minnesota or the American people but those of Somalia."
These are the words of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Khaire during a rally supporting Ilhan Omar.pic.twitter.com/qJLBun51Cs
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 30, 2024
Additional footage online shows Khaire huddling with Omar and others, emphasizing the importance of her success in the Aug. 13 primary. Khaire also posted a video of his remarks on X.
“I participated in the celebration of the 64th anniversary of the independence and unity of Somalia, which took place in Minneapolis. I gave a speech at the forum to participate in the joy and celebration of this historic event,” he wrote, according to Google Translate.
Waxaan Jaaliyadda Soomaaliyeed ee Dalka Mareykanka kala qeybgalay xuska sannadguurada 64aad ee ka soo wareegtay xornimadii iyo midnimadii Soomaaliya, oo ka dhacday magaalada Minneapolis. Waxaana madasha ka jeediyay kalimad aan uga qeybqaadanayo farxadda iyo dabbaaldegga… pic.twitter.com/q2IPpmOFGe
— Hassan Ali Khaire (@HassanAKhaire) June 30, 2024
Under federal law, candidates are prohibited from “knowingly soliciting, accepting, or receiving contributions or donations from foreign nationals.”
AAF also alleged that Khaire’s “services” to Omar’s campaign “appear to be compensated by a prohibited source.”
The conservative group referenced a report from NewsChannelNebraska about Khaire headlining the recent 2024 Somali Week Festival.
Based on that report, AAF concluded that the Minneapolis-based nonprofit group Ka Joog may have “sponsored” Khaire’s trip to the US.
“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,” AAF alleged in its complaint.
The New York Post reached out to Ka Joog for comment and to ask whether it actually sponsored Khaire’s trip to the US. The New York Post was unable to reach Khaire for comment.
Khaire, 56, served as the 19th prime minister of Somalia from 2017 until 2020.
“Khaire is an extremely popular figure among the Somali diaspora, which is a significant and powerful constituency in Rep. Omar’s district,” AAF added.
Omar faces a challenging primary contest against former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels.
The primary occurs amidst broader challenges against members of the so-called “Squad” and a division among Democrats over the Israel-Hamas war.
Omar, one of the first two female Muslim-Americans elected to the lower chamber, has been a vocal critic of Israel’s war against Hamas, criticism that has at times crossed into antisemitism.
The congresswoman was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and her family received asylum in the US when she was a teenager. Minnesota has the largest Somali population of any state in the country.
Earlier this year, Omar became embroiled in controversy over remarks that some translated to, “The US government will do what we tell the US government to do.”
“As long as I’m in Congress no one will take Somalia’s sea. And the United States will not support other people to rob us.”
The Office of Congressional Ethics is an independent group that monitors conduct in the lower chamber. When necessary, the office refers matters to the House Ethics Committee for review.
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