Former President Barack Obama on Sunday condemned the Trump administration's investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar's citizenship. He called it political retaliation against a critic.
Why it matters: The case tests whether federal law enforcement is being used against the president's critics. Obama said, "if this becomes the new normal, there's no reason to believe it will stop with her."
Where they split: Coverage divides over whether the search reflects political targeting or a lawful process approved by a judge.
Left coverage, 14 sources: The left sees Obama's statement as a rare, pointed rebuke of an administration using federal power against an outspoken critic.
Right coverage, 22 sources: The right sees a judge-approved investigation following due process, with Obama inserting himself into an unresolved legal matter.
What’s next: Omar's lawyers have demanded the return of all seized property. She disputes the search's legality.
