# Obama steps in to defend Ilhan Omar amid federal investigation

https://mins.news/en/video/106003

- Fox News, 2026-10-19 09:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9kMTDkuSW4

> Former President Barack Obama defended Rep. Ilhan Omar as she faces a federal investigation into her immigration status. Attorney Mehek Cooke discussed Obama's defense on Fox Report.

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