US EditionTrump Attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar, Somalis in US
President Trump repeats racist and xenophobic attacks against Rep. Ilhan Omar and Somali Americans, despite over 90% citizenship in Minnesota, raising concerns about increased threats.
- On December 2, President Donald Trump at a Cabinet meeting called Rep. Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants `garbage` and said Somalians `come from Hell`, prompting Vice President JD Vance to pound the table as officials applauded.
- In the wake of recent violence and policy moves, Trump intensified attacks after the Nov. 26 shooting in Washington, D.C., and ended Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota, affecting 705 individuals.
- Demographic figures indicate Minnesota is home to nearly 80,000 Somali Americans and over 90% of Somalis in Minnesota are U.S. citizens by birth or naturalization, while U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly plans 100-officer strike teams and Kristi Noem signals enforcement focus shift to Minnesota.
- Omar says Trump’s attacks increase threats and death threats against her, her family and staff, but she notes security protections for members of Congress help when threats arise.
- Beyond the comments, the administration paused immigration applications from 19 restricted countries, halted most refugee admissions, and invoked terms like denaturalization and `fire-migration` amid a broader policy shift.
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