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Trump's Refugee Claims Spark Minnesota Leaders' Strong Defense

12/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Somali refugees are 'completely taking over' Minnesota.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defended against the criticism and called the insult a 'badge of honor'.
Senator Amy Klobuchar accused Trump of stoking division.
Walz said blaming an entire community for the actions of a few is 'lazy'.
Walz addressed investigations into corruption in Minnesota's social services and said fraud would be punished.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Somali refugees are 'completely taking over' Minnesota.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defended against the criticism and called the insult a 'badge of honor'.
Senator Amy Klobuchar accused Trump of stoking division.
Walz said blaming an entire community for the actions of a few is 'lazy'.
Walz addressed investigations into corruption in Minnesota's social services and said fraud would be punished.