House Oversight Chairman James Comer has opened a probe into companies tied to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, after disclosures showed two firms rising from roughly $51,000 in 2023 to as much as $30 million in 2024. The committee requested audits, SEC correspondence, federal communications and travel records, citing concerns about undisclosed investors and possible influence-seeking. The review is linked to broader investigations into alleged Minnesota social-service fraud that could involve up to $9 billion. Documents were requested by Feb. 19; Omar’s office did not immediately comment.
Comer Probes Sudden $30M Valuation Spike Tied to Ilhan Omar’s Husband
Comer probes sudden wealth jump tied to Ilhan Omar's husband, eyes link to Minnesota fraud
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced an inquiry into companies associated with Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, after financial disclosures showed a dramatic increase in the firms’ reported value over a short period.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and husband Tim Mynett at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards on Sept. 23, 2023, in Washington, D.C.(Getty Images)
What Comer Is Asking
In a letter made public Friday, Comer said the committee will take a closer look at Mynett’s business activities and is asking for documents and communications that could clarify the source of funding and the rapid rise in reported valuations. Comer specifically named two entities listed on disclosures as eStCru LLC and Rose Lake Capital LLC.
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., left, pictured alongside Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., right.
Requested materials include:
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025.
- Communications and documents related to the companies’ most recent audits
- Correspondence with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Communications with other federal agencies
- Travel records to or from the United Arab Emirates, Somalia, or Kenya
Allegations and Context
Comer highlighted that congressional disclosures listed the two companies’ combined value at roughly $51,000 in 2023 and as high as $30 million in 2024. Because the companies do not publicly list investors or funding sources, Comer wrote that the sudden valuation jump raises concerns that unknown parties may be investing to gain influence.
“We want to know: who’s funding this? And who’s buying access?” — Chairman James Comer
The letter also referenced ongoing Oversight Committee work into alleged widespread fraud in Minnesota’s social service programs. Federal, state and congressional investigators are probing schemes that may have diverted as much as $9 billion in state funds from programs such as childcare and health clinics.
Reactions And Next Steps
The Oversight Committee set a deadline of Feb. 19 for Mynett to produce the requested materials. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), the House majority whip, publicly supported the inquiry and urged that the committee’s requests produce answers for the public. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
This inquiry focuses on documenting the sources of funding and potential links—if any—between the reported valuation increases and broader fraud investigations in Minnesota. The committee has not alleged wrongdoing by specific individuals in its public letter; it is requesting records to determine whether further action is warranted.
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