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Real event · politics · 2026-10-19

Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'

Final verdict announced: October 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET

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Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'

Obama criticizes the federal investigation into Ilhan Omar, calling it an intimidation effort.

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