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Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar is facing renewed scrutiny over her personal finances after a watchdog organization accused her of defaulting on federally backed student loans while supporting debt forgiveness policies in Congress.
The American Accountability Foundation sent a letter to Mike Johnson alleging that Omar, whose congressional salary is $174,000, is involved in collection proceedings related to student loan debt. Financial disclosures reportedly show she owes between $15,001 and $50,000.
The group argued that unpaid federally guaranteed loans could shift the burden to taxpayers and questioned how a member of Congress with a high income could remain in default. It also claimed, without public proof, that she may have tried to influence federal agencies to delay collection efforts. The organization urged House leadership to consider redirecting her salary toward repayment until the balance is current.
Omar’s office did not immediately respond to the accusations. She has long advocated broad student-debt cancellation, presenting it as an economic fairness issue.
Critics say the situation raises potential conflicts of interest, while supporters note she has previously faced political and ethics complaints. No official action has been announced, and the matter remains unresolved.
