Former President Barack Obama has publicly defended Representative Ilhan Omar amid an ongoing investigation, calling the Trump administration’s actions "so appalling." He accused the administration of weaponizing the federal government against political opponents, framing the probe as an attempt to silence critics. The statement underscores growing concerns over partisan investigations targeting lawmakers, raising questions about the motives behind the scrutiny. Critics argue such probes risk undermining democratic norms by using government resources for political purposes.
Obama backs Ilhan Omar amid probe, accuses Trump admin of weaponizing federal government: ‘So appalling’ New York Post
