Walkinshaw Statement on the Raid on Ilhan Omar’s Home

Fairfax, VA – Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), the only Democrat serving on both the House Committees on Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement. "The federal government is not Donald Trump’s personal weapon to use against his political enemies. Abusing the power of the presidency to intimidate and punish those who challenge him is a direct threat to our democracy. Trump has spent years attacking Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Now, just weeks before an election, federal agents have raided her home. No President is above the law. A Democratic Congress will demand answers, conduct rigorous oversight, and hold accountable anyone responsible for abusing their power." ###