Democratic US Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home in the Washington, D.C., area was searched by federal agents on Monday morning as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, the Associated Press reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Agents from Homeland Security Investigations carried out the search under a judicially authorised warrant, the Justice Department confirmed, without disclosing further details.
The development has renewed attention on Omar’s personal life, including her husband, amid years of attacks from US President Donald Trump. Trump has repeatedly alleged that the Minnesota congresswoman married her brother. “I believe she married her brother, which is totally illegal,” Trump said at a May 2026 event.
“I believe she married her brother, which is totally illegal,” he added. “Although, it's a lovely couple, actually, but it's a little bit on the illegal side. 'Darling. I love you very much. Goodnight, brother. Let's go to bed," the President had said.
Who is Ilhan Omar’s husband?
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar married Tim Mynett in March 2020. The Democratic representative was previously married to Ahmed Hirsi, with whom she shares three children. She filed for divorce in 2019, citing “irretrievable breakdown of the marriage relationship,” according to news outlet TMZ. Five months later, she married Tim Mynett after his political consulting firm worked on her congressional campaign.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Tim Mynett is a "longtime consultant to some of the most innovative political campaigns"
A spokesman for Omar, one of the first Muslims elected to Congress, said that the couple was married "Islamically and legally." According to his LinkedIn profile, Mynett is a "longtime consultant to some of the most innovative political campaigns" and has "raised over $100 million" for various organizations and candidates.
He's also a father and has one son from his previous marriage to Beth Mynett, per NBC News.
Tim Mynett works as a political consultant
His LinkedIn profile says he has had a political career spanning 15 years. After graduating from the University at Albany in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Mynett began working as a political consultant for several firms in Washington, D.C. Mynett was a partner at E Street Group, a firm that worked on Omar’s 2019-2020 reelection campaign. According to The Washington Post, the company provided digital advertising, fundraising consulting, digital communications and design services.
Ilhan Omar married in 2020
On March 11, 2020, Omar announced that she and Mynett had tied the knot. "Got married!" she captioned a black-and-white Instagram selfie with her new husband, sporting their wedding rings. "From partners in politics to life partners, so blessed. Alhamdulillah ❤️."
Their marriage announcement drew criticism from conservative groups. The National Legal and Policy Center subsequently filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), alleging that campaign funds had been used for personal benefit.
In March 2020, Omar addressed the relationship on X, stating that her romance with Mynett began "long after" they had started working together. She also said she had sought legal advice to ensure there were no legal issues surrounding their relationship.
"As a family, we are committed to the practice of joy, compassion and love in our politics," the congresswoman added. "And we are giving ourselves the permission to be happy and hope others will as well."
Tim campaigned for Omar till 2020
Mynett’s firm continued working for Omar’s campaign until November 2020, according to Fox News. However, the FEC complaint against Omar’s campaign was later dismissed. Mynett left E Street Group in 2022 and has since served as president and co-founder of Rose Lake Capital.
Just like Ilhan Omar, Mynett is also a parent. He shares a son with his former wife, Beth. According to NBC News, the couple were married from 2012 to 2019. Beth filed for divorce in August 2019, stating in court documents that Mynett’s "devastating and shocking declaration of love" for Omar had led to their separation.
Mynett denied allegations of an affair at the time, describing them as part of a smear campaign. Omar’s spokesperson declined to comment on the allegations when PEOPLE reached out after the couple married.
Omar, 44, represents Minnesota’s 5th District, including Minneapolis. She was first elected to the House in 2018 and has been known as a member of what's called The Squad of female lawmakers known for their progressive views and pointed opposition to the Republican president.
(With agency inputs)