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From Mogadishu to Minneapolis, Somalis reject Trump's bigoted remarks | Donald Trump News

Trump’s remarks about Somalis and Omar prompted condemnation from community members and political figures.

From Mogadishu to Minneapolis, Somalis reject Trump's bigoted remarks | Donald Trump News
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Dec 4, 2025
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Somalis and Somali Americans condemned President Donald Trump’s derogatory remarks about their community and Representative Ilhan Omar. The article reports fear in Minneapolis amid immigration enforcement actions and describes community members’ public response.

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Donald Trump
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President whose remarks about Somalis and Omar prompted the reported backlash

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Ilhan Omar
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U.S. representative targeted by Trump’s remarks

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ALSO MENTIONED  Abukar Arman, Former U.S. envoy to Somalia; Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Somalia’s defence minister; Faisal Roble, Somali American and former Los Angeles city planner who discussed the political implications of the remarks; Hamza Barre, Somalia’s prime minister; Omar Fateh, Minnesota state senator who criticized Trump’s comments

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Trump Makes Remarks About Ilhan Omar and Somali Community

Outlets agree that Trump called Rep. Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants garbage at a Cabinet meeting, and that Omar criticized his remarks. Left-leaning outlets frame the remarks as racist and dehumanizing, with coverage also rebutting claims about Somali contributions. Center outlets foreground criticism from Omar and the Congressional Black Caucus, while some also discuss fears of immigration enforcement. Right-leaning outlets report Omar’s criticism alongside a White House defense of Trump.

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