Obama defends Ilhan Omar

Obama says Trump administration's investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar amounts to 'transparent efforts to intimidate'.

“transparent efforts to intimidate”

Omar denies wrongdoing

Omar called the search an effort to target political enemies and weaponise federal law enforcement.

“to target political enemies and weaponise federal law enforcement”

Investigation timing

The search and subpoenas came weeks before midterm elections, raising concerns about White House political pressure.