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Obama Supports Omar Amid Investigation, Criticizes Trump Administration
- Former President Barack Obama publicly supports Rep. Ilhan Omar amid an investigation into her citizenship.
- Obama accuses the Trump administration of weaponizing the federal government against political enemies.
- The investigation into Rep. Omar is focused on her citizenship and potential grounds for deportation.
- Obama's statement criticizes the administration's actions as 'appalling' and an attempt to silence Omar.
- The response from Obama comes in the form of a social media post and a lengthy statement.