Obama condemns federal criminal probe into Representative Ilhan Omar

Former US President Barack Obama has publicly condemned a federal criminal probe targeting Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, describing the law enforcement action as "so appalling". Writing on social media, Obama stated that the federal government was being directed against a law-abiding elected official simply because she had chosen to challenge President Donald Trump.

In response, the White House defended the federal investigation, maintaining that the law enforcement actions were justified. The probe against Omar, an outspoken congressional critic of the administration, highlights growing friction between former executive leadership and current administration officials.

Sources: BBC News.