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Trump Administration Pushes Denaturalization of Fraudulent Somali Citizens

1/1/2026

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Republicans and the U.S. President Donald Trump administration advocate denaturalization for Somali immigrants who fraudulently obtained citizenship tied to a Minnesota fraud scheme.
Ron Vitiello of the Department of Homeland Security emphasized revoking citizenship for those involved.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) called for the immediate deportation of guilty parties.
Denaturalization requires proof of fraud or misrepresentation during naturalization, and federal courts decide the cases.

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Republicans and the U.S. President Donald Trump administration advocate denaturalization for Somali immigrants who fraudulently obtained citizenship tied to a Minnesota fraud scheme.
Ron Vitiello of the Department of Homeland Security emphasized revoking citizenship for those involved.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) called for the immediate deportation of guilty parties.
Denaturalization requires proof of fraud or misrepresentation during naturalization, and federal courts decide the cases.