

The fact that Omar’s campaign committee continued to pay Tim Mynett’s firm for months after his wife said he left her for the congresswoman isn’t outright illegal.Ī public-affairs specialist at the FEC noted that the agency’s regulations include a section that says, “Salary payments to a member of a candidate’s family are not considered personal use, provided that the family member is providing bona fide services to the campaign and at a rate that does not exceed fair market value of the services provided.” Street Group LLC between April 22 and June 11, records show. More than $70,000 of that money was transferred in 14 payments to Mynett’s E. Street Group approximately $230,000 through her campaign since 2018 for fundraising consulting, digital communications, internet advertising and travel expenses.


Records show that the 37-year-old Minnesota congresswoman paid Tim Mynett and his E. “And we’ll be asking the FEC for an investigation to determine the nature and level of his work product.”Įarlier Tuesday, The Post reported that Beth Mynett, a DC-based doctor, filed for separation from her husband, political consultant Tim Mynett, alleging he told her April 7 that he was having an affair with Omar. “This arrangement where Ilhan is paying her lover consulting fees could be illegal if he’s not doing the work,” said National Legal and Policy Center Chairman Peter Flaherty. Ilhan Omar with the Federal Election Commission - after The Post revealed allegations that she’s dating one of her paid consultants. WASHINGTON, DC - A conservative watchdog group said Tuesday that it plans to file a complaint against US Rep. Ilhan Omarĭems rage after Ilhan Omar booted from House Committee: 'Targeting women of color' Joe Rogan accused of anti-Semitism while defending disgraced Rep. 'Squad' member hit with ethics complaint over TikTok use
