--- title: "DHS Secretary Claims Ilhan Omar Married Brother for Immigration" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/dhs-secretary-claims-ilhan-omar-married-brother-for-immigration" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/dhs-secretary-claims-ilhan-omar-married-brother-for-immigration" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/dhs-secretary-claims-ilhan-omar-married-brother-for-immigration.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/dhs-secretary-claims-ilhan-omar-married-brother-for-immigration" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-11T23:25:15.288Z" source_reported: "2026-09-11T22:46:26.000Z" updated: "2026-09-11T23:25:15.288Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-11T23:15:27.452361+00:00" --- # DHS Secretary Claims Ilhan Omar Married Brother for Immigration *Markwayne Mullin stated the investigation could lead to deportation if illegal activity is proven.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Trust 86: multiple named sources, direct quote from DHS secretary, and independent outlets corroborate the claim. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Critic 95: includes quotes, context, specific details, and clear separation of fact and comment. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype 30: language is sensational but aligns with the claim; no excessive clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated Ilhan Omar married her brother to help him immigrate to the US. - Mullin suggested the investigation could lead to Omar's deportation if illegal activity is proven. - A spokesperson for Omar's office stated they had not received notice of a DOJ investigation. - Donald Trump previously sent Tom Homan to Minnesota regarding an investigation into Omar. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has stated that Congresswoman Ilhan Omar married her brother to attempt to bring him into the United States. Mullin indicated that the investigation into this matter could result in Omar's deportation if illegal activity is proven. He also noted that the brother currently resides in London. Mullin made these statements during a period when former President Donald Trump was also reportedly looking into Omar. In January 2026, Trump sent Tom Homan, identified as White House Border Czar, to Minnesota, the state Omar represents. Trump also claimed Omar was worth more than $44 million. ## Disagreement on investigation notification A spokesperson for Ilhan Omar's office stated that they had not received any notice from the Department of Justice regarding an investigation. This contrasts with claims made by Mullin and Trump about ongoing probes. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated reports mention the claim by Omar's office spokesperson that they had not received any notice from the DOJ about an investigation. The centre-rated report included this detail. ## Who covered it Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 19% (3) - Right: 81% (13) 1 of 17 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-11T23:15:27.452361+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-11T23:30:31.276Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - RadarOnline.com, the centre-rated outlet, led with the claim that Ilhan Omar "married her brother," citing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The report detailed Mullin's assertion that the marriage was an attempt to bring the brother into the US and that an investigation could lead to Omar's deportation. It also included details about Trump's previous actions regarding an investigation into Omar, including sending Tom Homan to Minnesota and his claim about her net worth. The report noted Omar's past denials of marrying her brother and included a statement from a DHS spokesperson that the department does not comment on ongoing investigations. ### Right - The right-rated reports focused on DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's confirmation that Ilhan Omar "married her brother to try to bring him into the United States." Multiple reports, including WND and WND Newscenter, highlighted Mullin's statement directly. Power Line also featured Mullin's claim, noting that readers were among the first to know about the alleged marriage years ago. Cleveland Jewish News reported that a US agency would not comment on ongoing probes after its head made the claim about Omar marrying her brother. The New York Post digest stated Mullin suggested the investigation could uncover "illegal activity" leading to deportation. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 5 - mixed: 8 - high: 1 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/11/us-news/ilhan-omar-married-her-brother-and-could-be-deported-dhs-sec) — Ilhan Omar ‘married her brother’ and could be deported: DHS sec - [WND](https://wnd.com/2026/09/dhs-chief-confirms-ilhan-omar-married-her-brother) — DHS chief confirms: Ilhan Omar ‘married her brother to try to bring him into the United States’ * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh - [wndnewscenter.org](https://wndnewscenter.org/dhs-chief-confirms-ilhan-omar-married-her-brother-to-try-to-bring-him-into-the-united-states) — DHS chief confirms: Ilhan Omar ‘married her brother to try to bring him into the United States’ * WND News Center - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/haberler/abdde-musluman-senator-hakkinda-kardesiyle-20230122-haberi) — An Investigation Has Been Launched in the US Against a Muslim Senator over Allegations of "Marrying His sister." - [Power Line](https://powerlineblog.com/archives/2026/09/ilhan-omar-married-her-brother-3.php) — Ilhan Omar married her brother - [RadarOnline](https://radaronline.com/p/ilhan-omar-married-brother-claims-markwayne-mullin) — Ilhan Omar 'Married Her Brother,' Trump's Top Immigration Official Claims — as Congresswoman Could Now 'Face Deportation' - [capitalisminstitute.org](https://capitalisminstitute.org/dhs-secretary-mullin-says-investigation-found-ilhan-omar-married-her-brother-raises-deportation-threat) — DHS Chief Claims Ilhan Omar Married Brother, Threatens Deportation - [100% FED UP!](https://100percentfedup.com/somethings-going-happen-dhs-secretary-markwayne-mullin-says) — “Something’s Going To Happen,” DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Says Ilhan Omar “Married Her Brother” Amid Investigation – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Danielle - [Jewish News Syndicate](https://jns.org/news/u-s-news/us-agency-wont-comment-on-ongoing-probes-after-its-head-said-at-gop-midterm-event-that-ilhan-omar-married-her-brother) — US agency won't comment on ongoing probes, after its head said at GOP midterm event that Ilhan Omar married her brother - [Cleveland Jewish News](https://clevelandjewishnews.com/jns/us-agency-wont-comment-on-ongoing-probes-after-its-head-said-at-gop-midterm-event/article_f7f41a17-61bc-5d83-9ef4-8cb0124665b4.html) — US agency won't comment on ongoing probes, after its head said at GOP midterm event that Ilhan Omar married her brother - [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/news/article-16124497/Ilhan-Omar-blistering-fire-Trumps-security-chief-claims-married-brother.html) — Trump's security chief claims Ilhan Omar married her brother - [TrendingPolitics](https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/just-in-dhs-chief-says-ilhan-omar-married-her-brother-and-consequences-are-coming-trin) — JUST IN: DHS Chief Says Ilhan Omar Married Her Brother And Consequences Are Coming - [PJ Media](https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2026/09/11/sec-mullin-confirms-ilhan-omar-married-her-brother-n4957139) — Sec. Mullin: Ilhan Omar Married Her Brother - [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/not-just-marriage-with-brother-more-illegal-stuff-mullin-drops-bombshell-on-ilhan-omar-probe/videoshow/134076436.cms) — 'Not just marriage with brother, more illegal stuff…': Mullin drops bombshell on Ilhan Omar probe - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/not-just-marriage-with-brother-more-illegal-stuff-mullin-drops-bombshell-on-ilhan-omar-probe/videoshow/134076436.cms) — 'Not just marriage with brother, more illegal stuff…': Mullin drops bombshell on Ilhan Omar probe - [Conservative Review](https://conservativereview.com/dhs-secretary-ilhan-omar-married-her-brother-and-consequences-are-coming-2677847940.html) — DHS secretary: Ilhan Omar married her brother, and consequences are coming - [The Blaze](https://theblaze.com/news/dhs-secretary-ilhan-omar-case) — DHS secretary: Ilhan Omar married her brother, and consequences are coming ## Questions **What allegations has DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin made about Ilhan Omar?** DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has stated that Congresswoman Ilhan Omar married her brother to attempt to bring him into the United States. He indicated that an ongoing investigation could lead to her deportation if illegal activity is proven. **Has Ilhan Omar's office responded to the investigation claims?** A spokesperson for Ilhan Omar's office stated that they had not received any notice from the Department of Justice regarding an investigation into the matter. This was reported in the centre-rated coverage. **What role did Donald Trump play in relation to these claims?** Former President Donald Trump reportedly sent Tom Homan to Minnesota in January 2026 concerning an investigation into Ilhan Omar. Trump also claimed Omar was worth more than $44 million. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/dhs-secretary-claims-ilhan-omar-married-brother-for-immigration. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "DHS Secretary Claims Ilhan Omar Married Brother for Immigration", https://mediabias.news/politics/dhs-secretary-claims-ilhan-omar-married-brother-for-immigration