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Omar Slams Trump Raids Amid Somali Community Tensions

12/5/2025

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying the raids create fear rather than safety, and noting that over 90% of Somalis in her district are U.S. citizens.
Tom Homan, the border czar, defended the raids, citing uncovered criminal activity in the Twin Cities.
Activists raised concerns about fraud linked to this community, with some calling Omar a fraud for not addressing these issues.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying the raids create fear rather than safety, and noting that over 90% of Somalis in her district are U.S. citizens.
Tom Homan, the border czar, defended the raids, citing uncovered criminal activity in the Twin Cities.
Activists raised concerns about fraud linked to this community, with some calling Omar a fraud for not addressing these issues.