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Former Minnesota Trooper Rips Democrats as Somali Gang Violence Terrorizes Twin Cities: Where is Ilhan Omar? [WATCH]

Nagel questioned why Omar had not publicly discussed ways to respond to the violence.

Former Minnesota Trooper Rips Democrats as Somali Gang Violence Terrorizes Twin Cities: Where is Ilhan Omar? [WATCH]
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Former state trooper and House candidate John Nagel accused Rep. Ilhan Omar and Minnesota Democrats of failing to address gang violence and called for tougher enforcement. The article also reports responses from local officials and says Nagel is challenging Omar for her seat.

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Ilhan Omar
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Representative and target of Nagel’s criticism over her public response to gang violence

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John Nagel
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Republican House candidate criticizing Omar and Democratic officials over their response to gang violence

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

Minnesota attorney general criticized by Nagel over the response to gang violence

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

Minnesota governor criticized by Nagel over the state’s response to gang violence

ALSO MENTIONED  Bob Fletcher, Ramsey County sheriff discussing accountability and prosecution of gang members; Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County attorney criticized by Nagel and quoted on the prosecution of a shooting suspect

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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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