James Comer Demands Business Records From Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Husband
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R?KY) has formally requested business records tied to two companies connected to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D?MN)’s husband, Tim Mynett, signaling intensified Republican scrutiny over the couple’s finances and professional activities.
Comer’s letter calls for Mynett to produce documents related to eStCru LLC and Rose Lake Capital, including financial statements, contracts, travel logs, and communications that could shed light on business activity connected to those firms. The Oversight chair specifically requested records involving travel to the United Arab Emirates, Somalia, or Kenya — countries linked to Omar’s background and foreign policy interests — as well as any trips taken to solicit business in those regions.
According to Comer’s staff, the inquiry is partly driven by what Republicans describe as a dramatic reported increase in Mynett’s stake in the two companies between 2023 and 2024. In filings, his 2023 reported interest in the firms was listed at between $15,001 and $50,000; by 2024 that had jumped to between $6 million and $30 million, prompting questions from GOP lawmakers about whether those gains were tied to public office, access, or foreign influence.
Comer’s request could be a precursor to a subpoena if Mynett does not voluntarily comply. In his letter, the chairman noted broad concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest when lawmakers’ families see rapid financial growth.
The Oversight Committee has also raised questions about whether Mynett and Omar have any links to past fraud cases involving Somali immigrants in Minnesota, a claim the White House has publicly questioned — though no evidence of criminal involvement has been produced.
Both Omar and Mynett have denied any wrongdoing. The couple was previously the subject of a Justice Department inquiry that began under the Biden administration, but no charges were filed.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R?MN) commented on the development, saying, “I’m confident that Rep. Comer’s investigation into Ilhan Omar’s suspiciously exploding wealth will reveal the truth. The truth sets some people free, but it may send Ilhan packing.”
Omar’s office has not yet publicly responded to Comer’s letter, but the congresswoman has repeatedly said in the past that Republicans’ investigations into her finances and travel are politically motivated.
The Oversight Committee’s move underscores ongoing partisan battles over ethics, transparency, and accountability in Congress — particularly where members’ private business interests intersect with public service.