Ilhan Omar’s ex-husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, has described himself as a gay man in a 2026 academic paper, reigniting controversy over their 2009 marriage. The University of Bristol doctoral researcher’s disclosure has drawn fresh attention to longstanding allegations that the marriage was arranged to secure immigration status for Omar’s alleged brother. The Daily Caller first reported the paper, while The New York Post detailed Elmi’s reported move to Minnesota. The allegations remain unproven.