US EditionMAGA furious after Minnesota Democrat Lt. Governor Flanagan wears hijab
Flanagan showed support for Somali businesses amid a $9 billion fraud probe involving mostly Somali Americans, drawing criticism from conservatives who see the gesture as political pandering.
- Earlier this month, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan visited the Karmel Somali Market, wore a hijab on Somali-language television and opened with `Salam alaikum`, urging support for Somali businesses.
- The Department of Justice alleges at least $250 million was siphoned through fraudulent claims to aid programs, with federal prosecutors estimating losses could exceed $9 billion.
- Conservative commentators immediately assailed the gesture, calling it allegiance to an Islamic voting bloc, while Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer used harsh language urging Flanagan's removal and others labeled the hijab a political uniform and stunt.
- Peggy Flanagan is running for the U.S. Senate seat left by Senator Tina Smith and faces a contested primary including Angie Craig, making the controversy politically significant.
- President Donald Trump publicly lashed out at Somali migrants, while Minnesota Governor Tim Walz ordered a third-party audit and paused payments to the 14 programs for 90 days.
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'Thug ethos!' MAGA short-circuits and demands lieutenant governor ousted for wearing hijab
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagon donned a hijab while touring the Somali community in her state to express solidarity — and it triggered a meltdown among far-right activists, Newsweek reported on Friday. Flanagan is one of the main Democratic candidates for Minnesota's open Senate seat, the other b...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wears hijab in solidarity with Somalis as feds probe multibillion-dollar fraud scandal
Minnesota's lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan donned a hijab to express solidarity with Somalis in a local TV appearance amid federal and congressional investigations into fraudsters in their refugee community who bilked taxpayers out of as much as $9 billion.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. takes pandering to new heights with hijab, claiming without evidence how Somalis built the state
Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium!Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan wore Islamic modesty coverings in a video supporting the state’s Somalis. She also does an Arabic Islamic greeting. This woman previously wore the shirt “protect trans kids” that featured a knife as a threat.pic.twitter.com/t5mzSGvrfr— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) December 26, 2025 In the midst of the Somali fraud scandal…
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