Ilhan Omar, Obama, and the Meaning of Lawfare

Todd responds to Barack Obama’s defense of Rep. Ilhan Omar and argues that investigating disputed facts surrounding her naturalization is not the same as targeting someone for her political views. He contrasts the allegations involving Omar’s recorded birth year with Donald Trump’s 34 New York felony convictions, explains how the business-record charges were elevated, and argues that Trump’s prosecution—not a fact-based citizenship inquiry—is the clearer example of political lawfare.