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How the Ilhan Omar Marriage Smear Went From Fever Swamp to Trump

BOTTOM OF THE BARREL

The curious journey of the unproven rumor that Omar married her brother to get him citizenship—from an obscure Somali diaspora forum to the president.

Will Sommer
Will Sommer 

Politics Reporter

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Will Sommer

Will Sommer

Politics Reporter

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William.Sommer@thedailybeast.com

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