A California winery co-owned by the husband of US Representative Ilhan Omar has shut down as the Democratic congresswoman faces scrutiny over her finances. The winery, eStCru, closed earlier this month, according to business records obtained by US media outlets.
Omar's husband, Timothy Mynett, partially owned the business, as disclosed in the lawmaker's financial filings. The couple's finances came under Republican scrutiny after Omar originally declared assets worth between $6 million and $30 million. She later amended the figure to between $18,004 and $95,000, following a letter from the Office of Congressional Conduct.
Omar's spokesperson said the amendment was filed voluntarily as soon as the discrepancy was identified. Her attorney stated the error was unintentional and common among busy members who rely on accountants, adding that nothing illegal had occurred.
The House Oversight Committee, led by Republican Representative James Comer, is also investigating Omar's finances. Comer sent a letter to Mynett in February requesting documents related to eStCru and Rose Lake Capital LLC, a venture capital firm he co-owns.
Omar, a progressive Democrat from Minnesota and member of the 'Squad', has frequently clashed with President Donald Trump and his allies. Last month, she denied accusations of immigration fraud made by Vice President JD Vance.
