When in doubt, say ‘not to my knowledge’
A politician's admission of ignorance becomes a masterclass in plausible deniability.
The story
Rep. Ilhan Omar denied marriage fraud claims and admitted she doesn't know if her ex-husband is related to her, amid ongoing federal investigations into her immigration and campaign finances.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Our reading
Ilhan Omar, when asked if her ex-husband was related to her, said, ‘Not to my knowledge.’ This is the kind of answer that makes you wonder if she’s been reading the same news cycle as the rest of us. It’s not that she’s lying—she’s just not sure. Like a person who walks into a room and can’t remember if they locked the door, but also doesn’t want to admit they might have left it open. The real kicker is that the only thing she’s certain about is that the federal government is out to get her. Which, honestly, is a pretty solid position to take when your house gets raided and your sister is talking to investigators. But if she’s not related to her ex, then who is he? A distant cousin? A guy she met at a mosque? A guy she married to get a green card? Or just a guy who, like her, is trying to figure out how to navigate the American dream without actually understanding the rules?
