Trump targets Somali community in Minnesota

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Leaders in Minnesota address Trump's attacks on Somali community
A day after President Trump said, "I don't want [Somalis] in our country," and reports surfaced of a planned crackdown on undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities, local leaders decried the actions and urged the community to take steps to stay safe.

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Trump describes Somali immigrants as 'garbage' amid feud with Minnesota politicians
What to Know About Trump’s Targeting of Somalis in Minnesota—and Allegations of Fraud
Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'
Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken unpalatable truths.

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Trump: Somalia ‘stinks’ and we don’t want their people in our country
‘Your country stinks’: Donald Trump says Somalis 'come from hell and do nothing but complain' - watch
‘Ilhan Omar is garbage’: Trump intensifies attack on Somali community in fiery remarks
Trump for years has criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat who emigrated from Somalia in 1995 as a child.

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Minnesota officials defend Somali community against Trump's attacks
Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country

Trump’s crosshairs on Somali immigrants stokes fear, anger among those in Twin Cities community

Increased ICE activity, the end of TPS protections and pointed attacks from the president fuel growing anxiety.
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ICE starts operations in Minnesota targeting Somali immigrants, ABC source confirms

Federal law enforcement agents have officially started targeted operations in Minnesota aimed at Somali immigrants living in the country illegally.

Trump rips Somali community as federal agents reportedly eye Minnesota enforcement sweep

Trump calls Twin Cities Somali community "garbage" during cabinet meeting as reports emerge of planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting Minneapolis area.

Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says

Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
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Minneapolis, St. Paul leaders condemn reports of immigration enforcement against Somali immigrants

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, police Chief Brian O'Hara and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter condemn federal immigration enforcement against Somali immigrants.

Trump escalates clash with Somali community, revives Omar ‘married her brother’ claim as ICE weighs MN action

Trump calls Twin Cities Somali community "garbage" during cabinet meeting as reports emerge of planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting Minneapolis area.

Treasury investigating whether Minnesota tax money went to terrorist organization

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said the Trump administration is investigating claims that tax money from Minnesota went to the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab, which is based in Somalia.

Trump In Attack Mode Against ‘STINKY Somalis’, Goes On ‘KICK OUT’ Omar Rant | ‘STOP COMPLAINING!’

In a controversial Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against Somali immigrants and Rep. Ilhan Omar. Highlighting a multi-million dollar fraud scandal in Minnesota involving some Somali Americans,
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