Tom Homan Warns Ilhan Omar Could Lose U.S. Citizenship and Face Deportation if Immigration Fraud Is Proven

White House border czar Tom Homan has warned that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota could be stripped of her American citizenship and face deportation if federal investigators establish that she obtained citizenship through immigration fraud.

Homan delivered the warning during an appearance on Fox News’ The Big Weekend Show on Saturday, days after federal agents searched Omar’s Washington, D.C., residence and seized her cellphone and other belongings as part of an expanding investigation.

The Trump administration official emphasized that holding public office does not exempt anyone from federal immigration laws, making clear that the congresswoman would face consequences if investigators uncover evidence of wrongdoing.

“Of course, if you lie during the naturalization process, there is a process to denaturalize somebody. We’ve done it before,” Homan explained.

He added that such proceedings could be pursued if the evidence supports allegations that Omar improperly obtained her citizenship.

Homan said investigators have been examining the allegations for some time and suggested that the investigation could produce significant findings.

“I said over a year ago, the allegations were made clear, and it would be investigated, and they are investigating it,” Homan said.

The border czar also revealed that he had received information suggesting federal authorities may have substantial evidence.

“I’m not going to get ahead of the bureau or HSI, but I’ve been told they have a strong case, and we’ll let the evidence lead where it leads,” he stated.

His comments represent one of the clearest warnings yet from a senior Trump administration official that the investigation could have serious consequences for Omar’s citizenship status.

The federal inquiry reportedly centers on allegations that Omar or members of her family provided inaccurate information during the immigration and naturalization process after fleeing Somalia in the 1990s.

One central question involves the congresswoman’s birth year and whether she was legally eligible to obtain citizenship through her father’s naturalization.

Omar arrived in the United States as a Somali refugee in 1995 and became an American citizen in 2000, when her father also obtained citizenship.

According to the account under investigation, Omar was 17 years old at the time, making her eligible to acquire citizenship through her father under the applicable immigration rules.

However, questions have emerged about whether she was actually 18, which could have affected her eligibility for that particular citizenship process.

The controversy intensified after reports that Omar’s congressional staff previously requested a correction to her birth year in public biographical records, changing it from 1981 to 1982.

Investigators are examining whether the discrepancy reflects an administrative error or whether inaccurate information was provided in official immigration documents.

A difference in a public biography alone does not establish fraud. Federal authorities would need evidence that legally significant information was deliberately misrepresented during the citizenship process.

The investigation escalated Monday when Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a search warrant at Omar’s Washington residence.

Federal agents seized electronic devices and personal belongings, including her cellphone, as investigators sought records potentially connected to the allegations.

Reuters reported that the sealed search warrant identified conspiracy, false statements on immigration paperwork and immigration fraud as possible offenses under investigation.

The search does not establish that Omar committed any of those offenses, and no criminal conviction has been announced.

Homan declined to disclose specific evidence or discuss what investigators may have recovered during the operation.

He also refused to elaborate when asked whether the FBI was examining potential misconduct beyond immigration fraud.

“That’s a question for the FBI,” Homan responded, indicating that he would leave additional details to federal investigators.

The border czar nevertheless stressed that the same legal standards must apply to elected officials and ordinary Americans.

Omar, he said, would be held accountable if investigators determine that she violated federal law.

Denaturalization is a legal process through which the federal government can seek to revoke citizenship that was unlawfully obtained.

Such proceedings generally require the government to meet demanding legal standards and establish grounds for revocation through the courts.

Losing citizenship would not automatically mean immediate deportation. Any subsequent removal would involve additional legal requirements and proceedings.

The possibility of denaturalization has nevertheless become a major issue as investigators continue examining the congresswoman’s immigration history.

President Trump and senior administration officials have previously questioned allegations surrounding Omar’s citizenship and family immigration records.

Vice President JD Vance has also publicly discussed the possibility of immigration-related wrongdoing, while emphasizing that the matter must be addressed through the legal system.

Omar has repeatedly denied allegations that she committed immigration fraud.

Her attorneys have challenged the federal search, demanding the return of seized property and arguing that the investigation represents an improper use of government authority.

The congresswoman has characterized the inquiry as politically motivated, pointing to her longstanding disagreements with President Trump and the timing of the investigation shortly before the November midterm elections.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has similarly criticized the federal action and defended Omar.

The Justice Department maintains that the search was conducted through lawful procedures, while the investigation remains active.

The controversy has also raised questions about earlier examinations of Omar’s immigration history.

According to The Washington Post, federal immigration officials reviewed allegations involving Omar in 2019 but did not uncover evidence sufficient to establish citizenship wrongdoing at that time.

The current investigation is examining records and allegations that federal authorities believe warrant additional scrutiny.

Omar’s legal team has indicated that it intends to challenge the government’s actions while continuing to maintain her innocence.

Homan’s latest remarks make clear that the administration is not ruling out denaturalization or deportation if federal investigators establish that immigration fraud occurred.

However, the border czar stopped short of declaring Omar guilty or announcing that prosecutors had reached a decision.

For now, the congresswoman remains a U.S. citizen and a sitting member of Congress as federal investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding her naturalization.

The next major development will depend on whether investigators uncover evidence sufficient to support formal legal proceedings against her.

Homan’s message was that Omar’s position in Congress would not protect her from those proceedings if violations of federal law are established.