Minnesota, Trump and fraud
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Salman Fiqy, a Somali American in Minnesota who emerged as one of Trump’s most vocal supporters within the community, spoke to the Sahan Journal in July 2024, about how he squared Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric, including the 2017 "Muslim ban."
Democratic Governor Tim Walz has denounced former President Donald Trump for his comments about Minnesota’s Somali community.
Trump blasted Somali immigrants as 'garbage' he doesn't want in the country. But Minnesota officials called the criticism 'racism' and 'un-American.'
Trump calls Twin Cities Somali community "garbage" during cabinet meeting as reports emerge of planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting Minneapolis area.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the department has opened an investigation into allegations that Minnesota tax dollars were improperly diverted to the terrorist group al-Shabab during the Biden administration and under Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
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Somali leaders call for heritage month amid Trump concerns
The Somali community in Minnesota is voicing concerns about President Donald Trump's rhetoric, fearing it could pose dangers to their community.
President Donald Trump posted a series of anti-immigration Thanksgiving messages on Truth Social. One of them contained the 'r word' slur. See posts.
Gov. Tim Walz fired back at President Trump on Sunday as he was asked whether he took responsibility for failing to stop fraud in Minnesota, defending Somali community against president's attacks.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Wednesday shot back at President Trump after the president called him a “fool” amid tensions between Minnesota officials and the White House over Somali