Obama accuses Trump administration of targeting Ilhan Omar

Former United States President Barack Obama has accused President Donald Trump’s administration of using federal power to intimidate Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over her criticism of the president.
Obama, in a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, condemned the investigation into Omar’s immigration history, describing it as an alarming departure from democratic principles.
He said the government should not selectively target individuals because of their political beliefs or public statements.
Omar, who represents Minnesota in the US House of Representatives, was born in Somalia and arrived in the United States with her family at the age of 12. She became a naturalised...