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Trump calls Omar 'totally crooked' in first remarks on raid

Omar's home was searched by federal agents as part of ongoing criminal investigations, and no charges have been announced; the president spoke before leaving for Ohio.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 6:15 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Trump calls Omar 'totally crooked' in first remarks on raid”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:15 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Ilhan Omar, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Rep. Omar's D.C. home searched by DHS investigators (October 12).

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The HillTrump calls Omar 'totally crooked' in first remarks on raid

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump has now spoken about Representative Ilhan Omar since federal agents searched her home.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBefore leaving the White House for Ohio, he said he understands investigators are looking at her very carefully.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe called her totally crooked personally, and he made the remark to reporters on the way out.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOmar is a Minnesota Democrat, and the criminal investigations around the search are ongoing.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNo charges have been announced, so everyone here is innocent until proven otherwise. A president's opinion doesn't carry the weight of a verdict.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHardly the first time a politician has had a view on a rival's character, Vera. It never ends well for the voters.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCourt filings will say more than a driveway chat does.

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