Trump calls for Omar’s resignation over name filing

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President Donald Trump called for Rep. Ilhan Omar to resign after a Justice Department filing listed her as Ilhan Nur Said Elmi. Omar insisted her real name is Ilhan Abdullahi Omar when confronted at the Mall of Somalia. The filing was connected to an immigration fraud probe.

WHO: President Donald Trump and Rep. Ilhan Omar

WHAT: Trump called for Omar to resign after a Justice Department filing listed a different name for her; Omar insisted her real name is Ilhan Abdullahi Omar.

WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 4:37 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The Justice Department filing listing a different name for Omar prompted Trump’s call for her resignation.

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