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Trump Levels Omar, Suggests She 'Go Back' and Fix Her Own Country: 'I Don't Want to See Somalia' Here

Trump used a POLITICO interview to criticize Omar and connect his comments to Minnesota's fraud allegations.

Trump Levels Omar, Suggests She 'Go Back' and Fix Her Own Country: 'I Don't Want to See Somalia' Here
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
Dec 9, 2025
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President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar in an interview, telling her to return to Somalia and fix her country. The article also connects his remarks to allegations of welfare fraud in Minnesota and Omar’s defense of the Somali community.

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President who criticized Omar and called for her to return to Somalia

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Ilhan Omar
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Representative criticized by Trump and quoted defending Minnesota's Somali community

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

Minnesota governor criticized over alleged welfare fraud on his watch

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Trump Criticizes Ilhan Omar and Somali-Americans

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar and made disparaging remarks about Somali-Americans. Several also report that he called for her removal or deportation. Left-leaning outlets frame the remarks as attacks on Somali-Americans, emphasizing condemnation, solidarity and reported threats. Center outlets focus on officials’ responses, including defenses of Somali residents and lawmakers’ mixed reactions. Right-leaning outlets focus more on Omar’s statements and Minnesota fraud allegations, with some treating Trump’s criticism as justified.

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