Rep. Ilhan Omar has dramatically revised financial disclosures that previously showed multimillion-dollar assets, now claiming the figures were the result of an “accounting error.”
The far-left Somali Democrat, who regularly demands that lawmakers raise taxes on the super-rich, had reported assets between $6 million and $30 million in a prior filing.
Yet according to The Wall Street Journal, an amended disclosure now places total assets at just $18,004 to $95,000.
The sharp drop follows scrutiny over the sudden jump in reported wealth.
Omar’s office said the earlier figures were incorrect and attributed the discrepancy to reliance on accountants.
“The amended disclosure confirms what we’ve said all along: The congresswoman is not a millionaire,” a spokesperson said.
Businesses linked to Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, including a venture capital firm and a California winery, had previously been listed in the multimillion-dollar range.
In the amended filing, both are now listed as having no value once liabilities are included.
A letter from Omar’s legal team claimed the “error” was unintentional and said no wrongdoing occurred.
“As the busiest of people, it is very common for members and their spouses to rely on learned professionals,” the letter said.
“While the error is of course unfortunate, there is nothing untoward and nothing illegal has occurred.”
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