Concerns Over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Husband’s Wine Business
Tim Mynett, who is married to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), operates a wine company in California, which may create complications with Islamic authorities.
Mynett converted to Islam in 2020 when he married Omar, who is a practicing Muslim. The sale of alcohol is against Islamic law. Recently, it was noted that Mynett’s business is named eStCru.
This venture and others have reportedly contributed to the couple’s net worth, estimated at $30 million.
In a financial disclosure from May 2025, it was reported that Mynett valued the wine business between $1 million and $5 million, despite ongoing concerns about its legitimacy. Speculations arose regarding the high valuation given the company’s challenges over the past year.
Furthermore, Mynett and his business partners faced a lawsuit from an investor alleging they had misrepresented the brand as a viable business.
Questions linger about why Omar would assign such a high value to the company after its tumultuous history. In her recent financial disclosures covering 2023, she indicated a significantly lower valuation, between $15,000 and $50,000.
Adding to the complexity of their situation, the couple has been accused of infidelity, while Mynett was still married to his first wife. Reports also indicated that he was seen bringing alcohol and smoking cigarettes to Omar’s home in Washington, D.C.
Islamic teachings disallow adultery, drinking alcohol, and smoking.
According to the Quranic Explorers website, “The prohibitions in the Quran, including alcohol, are meant for our own well-being. While alcohol may have some benefits, the negative effects far outweigh them.”
In 2020, a consulting firm co-owned by Mynett received over $500,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, in addition to substantial payments from Mynett’s campaign that year.
In January, former President Donald Trump pushed for a criminal investigation into Omar, questioning how her wealth ballooned to over $30 million during her time in office.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) stated that his committee is looking into both Omar and Mynett, suggesting a connection to fraud allegations involving federal funds intended for social welfare programs among the Somali community in Omar’s district.
