Ilhan Omar faces backlash over net worth
News | By Easton Martin | September 2, 2025
Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is facing growing questions after new reports estimated her net worth at approximately 30 million dollars.
The figure has raised eyebrows in Washington and among her constituents, as her personal wealth appears to have skyrocketed well beyond what would normally be expected of a member of Congress earning a standard salary.
Omar, first elected in 2018, has built a national profile as a member of the progressive “Squad.” Public disclosures show she has drawn income from her congressional role, book deals, and speaking engagements, but critics argue these sources alone do not explain the dramatic rise in her wealth.
Comparisons are being made between her declared assets when she entered office and the financial picture now being reported, with the jump described by some analysts as unprecedented.
Ethics watchdog groups are pressing for more transparency regarding Omar’s financial ties, business dealings, and investments. They note that such a dramatic increase in wealth inevitably raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and whether insider connections may have played a role.
