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Trump's Claims Ignite Controversy Over Somali Community Raids

12/4/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Somalis contribute nothing and linked them to fraud and terrorism.
Federal immigration officials launched an operation targeting Minnesota's Somali community.
Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, defended the Somali community while condemning the federal action as harmful and urging compassion.
Community leaders and experts criticized the operation as unfairly targeting a vulnerable group.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Somalis contribute nothing and linked them to fraud and terrorism.
Federal immigration officials launched an operation targeting Minnesota's Somali community.
Local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, defended the Somali community while condemning the federal action as harmful and urging compassion.
Community leaders and experts criticized the operation as unfairly targeting a vulnerable group.