It's All in the Family? Ilhan Omar’s Sister Ran Clinic Omar Funneled Taxpayer Cash To
Ilhan Omar secured over $2 million in taxpayer funding for the People's Center Clinic & Services during her time in the Minnesota state House, a clinic then led by her sister, Sahra Noor. The connection raises questions about potential conflict of interest, though it is unclear if Omar disclosed the relationship. Omar is currently under scrutiny amid broader investigations into Somali-related fraud in Minnesota, including the "Feeding Our Future" scandal.
- ▪Ilhan Omar helped secure over $2 million in state funding for the People's Center Clinic & Services.
- ▪Sahra Noor, Omar's sister, was the CEO of the People's Center Clinic & Services in 2015.
- ▪Omar has publicly acknowledged her close relationship with Sahra Noor on social media.
- ▪The Trump administration is investigating Somali fraud networks in Minnesota, with Omar linked to multiple controversies.
- ▪It is unclear whether Omar disclosed her familial connection to the clinic when securing funding.
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It's All in the Family? Ilhan Omar’s Sister Ran Clinic Omar Funneled Taxpayer Cash To Catherine Salgado | 3:20 PM on May 01, 2026 AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) bragged about obtaining millions of dollars in taxpayer funds for renovating a health clinic during her time in the Minnesota state House. And the woman who ran that clinic is her own sister. It presents another interesting development as the Trump administration continues to investigate Somali fraud in Minnesota and Omar herself faces charges of immigration fraud.
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