According to Leavitt and several commentators citing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, federal archives have reportedly been unable to locate naturalization records connected to her father under the name provided.
The claims, first circulated online and then discussed in conservative media circles, have now escalated into a broader political confrontation—raising legal hypotheticals that, if substantiated, could carry extraordinary consequences.
What Was Alleged
Speaking during a media segment, Karoline Leavitt referenced reporting and social media commentary that cited a FOIA request submitted in June 2023 seeking records related to an N-400 naturalization application allegedly filed by Omar’s father.
According to the response described publicly, the National Archives stated it could not locate records matching the name supplied in the request. Continue reading…
