'Playing Politics' podcast: Omar controversies continue
Scrutiny over U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's tax filings place the Minnesota Democrat under ever-greater scrutiny. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's John Rash and Patricia Lopez.
June 12, 2019 at 11:45PM
![Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke to attendees of an immigration round table discussion Tuesday in Minneapolis. ] Aaron Lavinsky ¥ aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Rep. Ilhan Omar held an immigration round table discussion "to discuss immigration issues with leading advocates and organizers in the district" on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minn.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/TBKYA3ZX6VI7J2KX7VF56IHNL4.jpg?&w=1080)
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Calls for de-escalation and toning down the rhetoric in recent days is exactly what was needed, even if it might have felt like capitulation.
