Ilhan Omar's critics erupt after guns reportedly seized from son's home in probe
Key Points:
- Minneapolis police raided the home of Adnan Hirsi, son of Rep. Ilhan Omar, and confiscated guns and ammunition before arresting his roommate, Abdulrahman Abdi; Hirsi was not implicated in any wrongdoing.
- The incident sparked a social media backlash from right-wing critics who linked the situation to Rep. Omar, despite no evidence of her involvement.
- Online commentators and political figures used the report to criticize Omar, referencing unproven conspiracy theories and calling for actions against her and her family.
- Abdi was arrested and booked on Tuesday but released the following day; the Minneapolis Police Department declined to comment further on the case.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar, known for advocating gun control, has not publicly commented on the incident as her office was contacted for a statement.