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Trump's Derogatory Comments Ignite Controversy Over Immigration Policy

12/5/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash for derogatory comments about Somali immigrants, labeling them 'garbage' during a cabinet meeting, as critics including Minnesota officials condemned the remarks as racist.
The remarks drew applause from the Cabinet.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem echoed Trump's sentiments, advocating a travel ban on countries she deemed problematic.
The administration paused immigration applications from 19 countries and halted refugee admissions, except for white South Africans.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash for derogatory comments about Somali immigrants, labeling them 'garbage' during a cabinet meeting, as critics including Minnesota officials condemned the remarks as racist.
The remarks drew applause from the Cabinet.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem echoed Trump's sentiments, advocating a travel ban on countries she deemed problematic.
The administration paused immigration applications from 19 countries and halted refugee admissions, except for white South Africans.