Rep. Ilhan Omar’s latest financial disclosure shows a sharp increase in the reported value of her husband Tim Mynett’s winery, prompting renewed scrutiny from Republican lawmakers and sparking debate over the transparency of congressional wealth reporting.
The 2024 disclosure, filed in May 2025, lists Mynett’s Santa Rosa–based winery, eStCru LLC, with a valuation ranging from $1 million to $5 million. Omar also reported earning between $5,001 and $15,000 in partnership income from the venture. The figures mark a notable change from the prior year’s disclosure, which placed the winery’s value between $15,001 and $50,000.
Critics have questioned the apparent jump, pointing to what they describe as limited visible activity at the winery. They cite an inactive phone line, an empty parking lot, and dormant social media accounts. Additionally, a 2024 investor lawsuit alleges that Mynett failed to repay a $300,000 loan—claims that have not been adjudicated in court.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said his panel is examining the couple’s broader wealth growth, which disclosures place in a range of roughly $6 million to $30 million. Former President Donald Trump amplified the issue on Truth Social, asserting—without providing evidence—that the figure exceeds $44 million.
Omar has dismissed the criticism as politically motivated, emphasizing that congressional disclosures rely on broad, self-reported ranges rather than precise valuations. “These forms are designed to provide transparency within set parameters,” she has said, arguing that the attacks reflect partisan targeting rather than evidence of wrongdoing.
No criminal charges have been filed, and the matter remains under review by Republican lawmakers and federal authorities. For now, the disclosures underscore how mandated reporting ranges can fuel controversy—particularly when rising valuations intersect with high-profile political figures.
