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Ilhan Omar’s net worth jumps to $30 million after denying wealth claims

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s net worth has seen a significant increase, reaching up to $30 million in just one year, according to her latest congressional financial disclosures. This revelation, reported by the Washington Free Beacon, shows that Omar and her husband, Tim Mynett, now have a net worth ranging from $6 million to $30 million. The majority of this wealth is attributed to Mynett’s ownership stakes in a winery in California and a venture capital firm.

Interestingly, previous disclosures from the end of 2023 indicated that these ownership stakes were valued at just $51,000, showing a substantial growth in their value over the past year. This disclosure comes after years of Omar downplaying or denying her personal wealth when speaking to the media.

Omar had previously refuted claims about her wealth, stating earlier this year that she was not a millionaire and labeling such allegations as part of a “coordinated right-wing disinformation campaign.” Despite these assertions, the latest financial disclosures paint a different picture.

Mynett’s firm, Rose Lake Capital, is now valued between $5 million and $25 million, while the winery, eStCru Wines, is valued between $1 million and $5 million. This surge in their net worth comes as Omar has been advocating for stricter gun control measures following a recent school shooting in Minneapolis.

During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Omar called for the removal of assault weapons from the community in response to the tragic incident at Anunciation Catholic School. She emphasized the importance of offering a variety of solutions to address gun violence.

As the spotlight continues to shine on Omar’s financial disclosures and her political advocacy, it remains to be seen how these revelations will impact her public image and policy initiatives moving forward.

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For further details, you can access Omar’s full 2025 financial disclosure document here.

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