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- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated at a cabinet meeting on December 2, 2025, that 50% of visa applications in Minnesota are fraudulent.
- Noem criticized Governor Tim Walz for allegedly ignoring or facilitating this fraud, citing issues like marriage fraud and visa overstays.
- President Donald Trump supported Noem's claims and expressed opposition to Somali immigrants, specifically targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar.
- Omar's family fled Somalia during its civil war before resettling in the U.S.
