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Trump Proposes Somali Immigration Limits, Cabinet Applauds

12/3/2025

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Trump Proposes Immigration Limits

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed limiting Somali immigration during a December 2, 2025 Cabinet meeting.
The Cabinet applauded the statement.
The meeting lasted over two hours and included discussions on rising costs, which Trump dismissed as a "con job."
Defense Secretary Hegseth defended a controversial military strike, citing the "fog of war."
The meeting concluded with Trump joking with reporters before abruptly ending the session.

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Trump Nods Off

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to nod off during a Cabinet meeting on December 2, 2025, with his eyes closed for nearly six minutes as officials provided updates, marking the second such occurrence in a month.
A similar lapse occurred on November 6, when he battled to keep his eyes open for nearly 20 minutes.
The meeting also featured his controversial comments on limiting Somali immigration, which Cabinet members applauded.

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Trump Proposes Immigration Limits

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed limiting Somali immigration during a December 2, 2025 Cabinet meeting.
The Cabinet applauded the statement.
The meeting lasted over two hours and included discussions on rising costs, which Trump dismissed as a "con job."
Defense Secretary Hegseth defended a controversial military strike, citing the "fog of war."
The meeting concluded with Trump joking with reporters before abruptly ending the session.

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