Watchdog Says Omar Defaulted On Student Loans, Urges House To Garnish Salary

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota is facing new scrutiny over her personal finances after a watchdog group accused her of defaulting on federal student loans while advocating for debt forgiveness in Congress.

The American Accountability Foundation (AAF) sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday alleging that Omar, who earns $174,000 a year, is in collection proceedings over federally guaranteed student loans.

“We are writing today to share serious concerns about abuse of office and abuse of government loans by a member of the House of Representatives, Representative Ilhan Omar,” AAF President Thomas Jones wrote.

According to the group, Omar’s financial disclosure forms show she owes between $15,001 and $50,000 in outstanding student loan debt — loans backed by the federal government.

“As you know, these loans are guaranteed by the United States Government and Representative Omar’s default would shift the cost of her student loans onto the U.S. taxpayer,” Jones said. “The fact that someone making $174,000 as a Member of Congress cannot pay their student loans is unconscionable and embarrassing.”

The group went further, accusing Omar of using her position to pressure federal agencies not to enforce collection on her loans.

“Adding insult to injury, there are credible claims that she is using her influence as a Member of Congress to bully the Department of Education into not collecting the past-due payments,” Jones wrote.

Jones said his organization filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain any correspondence between Omar and the Department of Education related to her loans.

The letter urged Speaker Johnson to take an unprecedented step to ensure taxpayers are not left on the hook.

VA

Related Posts

Jimmy Kimmel’s Longtime Friend and Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Dies at 59

In the world of late-night television, where relationships between hosts and their teams often remain behind the scenes, the connection between Jimmy Kimmel and his longtime bandleader,…

One of the greatest songs ever recorded!

The announcement landed with the force of a lightning strike—sudden, sharp, and completely unexpected. Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host known for his military-honed toughness, his unapologetic…

Pete Hegseth Hospitalized in Critical Condition! See more

The announcement landed with the force of a lightning strike—sudden, sharp, and completely unexpected. Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host known for his military-honed toughness, his unapologetic…

Beloved TV Star from a Classic Series Shows a Fresh Look at 68

Many television fans from the ’90s and early 2000s remember an actor whose presence on screen was both memorable and engaging. Early in his career, he appeared…

Documents: Epstein Texted Dem Rep During Michael Cohen Testimony

Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that the convicted sex offender exchanged text messages with a Democratic member of Congress during Michael Cohen’s February 2019…

‘Devoted’ Mama Dog Leads Rescuer To Pile Of Golden Babies Left In Chicken Coop

Late last month, animal control officer got a call about a family of golden retrievers who needed her help. She learned that two adult dogs and a…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *