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Disillusioned Somali Voters Turn Against Trump Amid ICE Actions

12/8/2025

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Fiqy Withdraws Support

Salman Fiqy, a former supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, withdrew his backing over aggressive ICE actions targeting Somalis in Minnesota.
Fiqy said he felt betrayed after Trump labeled Somalis as "garbage" and threatened their Temporary Protected Status.
This shift signals broad disillusionment among Somali voters, with declining Democratic support in recent elections.
Jair Celis, a non-criminal immigrant applicant, was detained during a Salt Lake City green-card interview.

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Mamdani Critiques ICE

During an ICE check-in amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts, 6-year-old Yuanxin Zheng was separated from his father, who was sent to an adult detention center while Yuanxin remained in federal custody.
Community leaders, including New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, criticized ICE for not disclosing the child's location.
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade warned that aggressive deportation could alienate Hispanic voters, as many detained migrants lack criminal records.

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Fiqy Withdraws Support

Salman Fiqy, a former supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, withdrew his backing over aggressive ICE actions targeting Somalis in Minnesota.
Fiqy said he felt betrayed after Trump labeled Somalis as "garbage" and threatened their Temporary Protected Status.
This shift signals broad disillusionment among Somali voters, with declining Democratic support in recent elections.
Jair Celis, a non-criminal immigrant applicant, was detained during a Salt Lake City green-card interview.

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