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Minneapolis Police Chief Apologizes Amid Somali Community Controversy

11/23/2025

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara apologized to the Somali community for comments linking "East African kids" to crime.
A report alleging financial schemes involving the Somali community and terrorist funding prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota.
Minnesota lawmakers expressed concern that fraud cases involving the Somali community could fund terrorism and threaten national security.

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara apologized to the Somali community for comments linking "East African kids" to crime.
A report alleging financial schemes involving the Somali community and terrorist funding prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota.
Minnesota lawmakers expressed concern that fraud cases involving the Somali community could fund terrorism and threaten national security.