President Trump has unleashed a barrage of vitriolic attacks on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Representative Ilhan Omar, and the Somali community in the state. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thanksgiving, Trump used a derogatory term for people with intellectual disabilities to describe Governor Walz. The comment was followed by a series of racially charged remarks targeting Omar, who is the first Muslim woman elected to Congress.
Trump also claimed that Somali refugees are "completely taking over" the state of Minnesota, sparking outrage from Somali leaders and community advocates. Minnesota has the largest Somali population in the US, with approximately 80,000 people identifying as part of this ethnic group. The comment has been widely condemned by Democratic lawmakers and officials.
Governor Walz responded to Trump's insult on social media, releasing a cryptic statement that referenced Trump's recent MRI results. Meanwhile, Representative Omar's office has declined to comment.
The latest attacks come days after Trump announced plans to reexamine green cards from Somalia and 18 other countries. He also claimed that Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of Minnesota, without providing any evidence. The move has been met with fierce opposition from Somali leaders, Democratic lawmakers, and advocacy groups.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on Trump and all political leaders to "temper their language" in a bid to promote inclusivity and respect for minority communities.
In another escalation of his anti-immigration rhetoric, Trump announced that he would suspend immigration from "all Third World Countries" in an effort to allow the US system to fully recover. The move has sparked widespread concern among advocacy groups, lawmakers, and human rights organizations.
Trump also claimed that Somali refugees are "completely taking over" the state of Minnesota, sparking outrage from Somali leaders and community advocates. Minnesota has the largest Somali population in the US, with approximately 80,000 people identifying as part of this ethnic group. The comment has been widely condemned by Democratic lawmakers and officials.
Governor Walz responded to Trump's insult on social media, releasing a cryptic statement that referenced Trump's recent MRI results. Meanwhile, Representative Omar's office has declined to comment.
The latest attacks come days after Trump announced plans to reexamine green cards from Somalia and 18 other countries. He also claimed that Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of Minnesota, without providing any evidence. The move has been met with fierce opposition from Somali leaders, Democratic lawmakers, and advocacy groups.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on Trump and all political leaders to "temper their language" in a bid to promote inclusivity and respect for minority communities.
In another escalation of his anti-immigration rhetoric, Trump announced that he would suspend immigration from "all Third World Countries" in an effort to allow the US system to fully recover. The move has sparked widespread concern among advocacy groups, lawmakers, and human rights organizations.