Vice President-elect JD Vance claimed that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice, though he did not provide specific details about the nature of the probe. Omar has previously faced scrutiny regarding questions about immigration fraud, family finances, and potential connections to a COVID-era fraud scheme in Minnesota.

Separately, federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Canadian national for allegedly voting illegally in U.S. elections. Sunny Manhertz, a lawful permanent resident living in Massachusetts, is accused of casting ballots in federal and state elections between 2008 and 2024 despite not being a U.S. citizen.

The Department of Justice has not publicly confirmed any ongoing investigation into Omar. The congresswoman's office has not responded to requests for comment regarding Vance's statement.

In the Massachusetts case, Manhertz's alleged illegal voting occurred over a 16-year period while maintaining lawful permanent resident status. Non-citizens, including permanent residents, are prohibited from voting in federal elections and most state elections under U.S. law.

Both cases highlight ongoing concerns about election integrity and compliance with federal voting laws, though the circumstances and allegations in each matter appear to be unrelated.