Ilhan Omar Fails to Show for Minnesota Fraud Hearing

Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is facing mounting criticism in her home state after failing to appear at a key Minnesota legislative hearing examining potential links to one of the largest fraud schemes in the country.

The controversy centers on Omar’s absence from a hearing led by state lawmakers investigating the Somali-led “Feeding Our Future” scandal.

Federal prosecutors say the scheme involved the theft of hundreds of millions in taxpayer-funded child nutrition aid. . .
Robbins chairs the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee.

In the letter, Robbins wrote:

“Minnesotans and the Members of the House Fraud Prevention & State Oversight Committee were disappointed that you failed to appear before our committee to answer questions.” (Read more from “Ilhan Omar Fails to Show for Minnesota Fraud Hearing” HERE)

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