Barack Obama has condemned a federal probe involving Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, saying that the search of her home by federal agents was intended to intimidate a critic of Donald Trump.
Obama described the investigation and the search as “so appalling”, according to the supplied account. His comments focus on the treatment of Omar and the suggestion that federal action was being used to pressure or silence her because of her criticism of Trump.
The material does not provide further details about the investigation, the reason for the search, when it took place or which federal agency was involved. It also does not include a response from Omar, the agents or the federal authorities.
The latest reported development is Obama’s public condemnation of the probe and his characterisation of the home search as an intimidation effort. No further action or next steps are specified.
