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'Where is Ilhan Omar?' Former MN state trooper calls out Dems over Somali gang violence

Nagel faults Omar for not speaking publicly about recent violence in her district.

'Where is Ilhan Omar?' Former MN state trooper calls out Dems over Somali gang violence
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Former Minnesota state trooper John Nagel criticizes Representative Ilhan Omar and other Minnesota Democrats over their response to recent violence in the Twin Cities. He advocates a gang task force and more prosecutions; the article also quotes President Donald Trump criticizing Minnesota’s state government.

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Ilhan Omar
D · MN-5

Representative criticized for not publicly addressing the violence

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John Nagel
R · MN

Former state trooper criticizing Minnesota Democrats

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Keith Ellison
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota attorney general criticized by Nagel

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President quoted criticizing Minnesota's state government

Timothy J. Walz
Former U.S. Representative (D-MN)

Minnesota governor criticized by Nagel

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Former Minnesota Trooper Criticizes Ilhan Omar Over Gang Violence Response

Former Minnesota state trooper John Nagel criticized Ilhan Omar for not publicly addressing recent gang violence in Minnesota. Right-leaning outlets center Nagel’s charge that Omar has not addressed the violence; some also highlight his proposed enforcement steps, while one opinion column broadens the discussion to Somali immigrants.

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