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Trump Criticizes Somali Immigrants Amid Asylum Controversy

12/3/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Cabinet meeting that Somali immigrants rely on welfare and contribute little.
The remarks followed the administration's decision to halt asylum cases after a shooting involving two National Guard soldiers.
Trump linked the shooting to immigration concerns and said, "They contribute nothing."
He criticized Somalia, stating, "Your country stinks and we don’t want them in our country."

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U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Cabinet meeting that Somali immigrants rely on welfare and contribute little.
The remarks followed the administration's decision to halt asylum cases after a shooting involving two National Guard soldiers.
Trump linked the shooting to immigration concerns and said, "They contribute nothing."
He criticized Somalia, stating, "Your country stinks and we don’t want them in our country."