Ex-DOJ prosecutor who proclaimed ‘this job sucks’ will run for Congress

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by Maria Sacchetti
March 11, 2026
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Former DOJ prosecutor Julie T. Le announced she will run for Congress against Rep. Ilhan Omar.

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Julie T. Le will launch a campaign to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar for her congressional seat. Le made headlines during DHS’s surge in Minneapolis. She is an ex-DOJ prosecutor who proclaimed ‘this job sucks’.

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Julie T. Le will launch a campaign to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar for her congressional seat.

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