Minnesota State Rep. Kaohly Vang Her Clarifies Citizenship Status Amid Controversy
Minnesota State Rep. Kaohly Vang Her faced backlash after initially admitting to being in the U.S. illegally, later clarifying her citizenship status.
Overview
- Minnesota State Rep. Kaohly Vang Her initially admitted to being in the country illegally, causing significant public controversy.
- Her admission included claims about her parents committing immigration fraud to enter the U.S.
- Following backlash, Vang Her clarified that she and her parents are American citizens, which led to confusion.
- The situation has sparked discussions about immigration policy and the implications for elected officials.
- Vang Her's case highlights the complexities surrounding immigration status and public perception in politics.
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Admit immigration fraud, then backtrack to claim U.S. citizenship, causing controversy and confusion.
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her of Minnesota admitted that she and her parents entered the United States illegally through immigration fraud.
Vang Her initially claimed to be an American citizen in an interview with the Minnesota Reformer, later rescinding an illegal entry confession and confirming her citizenship status.
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Admit immigration fraud, then backtrack to claim U.S. citizenship, causing controversy and confusion.
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her of Minnesota admitted that she and her parents entered the United States illegally through immigration fraud.
Vang Her initially claimed to be an American citizen in an interview with the Minnesota Reformer, later rescinding an illegal entry confession and confirming her citizenship status.
Articles (5)
The Daily Wire·5d·"…Vang Her later backtracked, telling the Minnesota Reformer that she and her parents are indeed U.S. citizens, saying her parents took their citizenship test and that she became a citizen when she was in middle school."
The Blaze·5d·"…Her's confession quickly went viral among conservative political commentators and media outlets, prompting her to recant the admission during a Monday interview with the Minnesota Reformer."
Daily Caller·5d·"…Her made the comments on the floor of the state house."
Western Journal·5d·"…Her inadvertently exposed how foreign nationals abuse the asylum process by making false claims of refugee status in order to gain U.S. residency and citizenship."
Western Journal·5d·"…Her shed some tears while trying to hammer her point home."