U.S Congresswoman Ilhan Omar denies $83m net worth claim

U.S politician and representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district, Ilhan Omar, has rubbished an allegation of having a net worth of $83 million acquired in eight years.

The claim was made on X by one Mila Joy with the handle, @MilaLovesJoe, who wondered how Omar arrived at the net worth from earning a $175,000 annual salary.

She shared, “Ever wondered how some politicians get rich in office? Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has reportedly turned her $175,000 annual salary into an astonishing $83 million net worth in just eight years.”

Joy then stated that Omar’s net worth shouldn’t be more than $1.4 million in eight years, adding that “Even if she saved every penny, that’s an increase of 5,900%!”

“This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about transparency and integrity. We need answers, not just speculation. The public deserves to know how their elected officials manage to accumulate such wealth,” she concluded.

Reacting, Omar stated that contrary to Joy’s claim, “I haven’t been in Congress for 8yrs and my net worth isn’t $83 million dollars.”

She then accused the X user of corrupting her sense of reasoning with too much conspiracy theory.

She added, “My salary is $174,000 before taxes, I don’t have stock or own a home and still paying off my student debt. So if you are going to lie on something that is public, maybe try checking my public financial statements and you will see I barely have thousands let alone millions. Oh and before I forget, not everyone is as corrupt as the man you worship.”