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Critics Claim Minnesota Flag Mimics Somali Design Amid Scandal

1/2/2026

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Some critics argue Minnesota's new state flag resembles the Somali flag and is intentionally misleading, pointing to Minnesota's sizable Somali population.
They say the resemblance is undeniable and accuse Democrats, including Tim Walz (Governor of Minnesota), of gaslighting the public by denying the connection.
They tie the dispute to a $9 billion fraud scandal involving the Somali community and claim biased media coverage rooted in racism.

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Story summary

Some critics argue Minnesota's new state flag resembles the Somali flag and is intentionally misleading, pointing to Minnesota's sizable Somali population.
They say the resemblance is undeniable and accuse Democrats, including Tim Walz (Governor of Minnesota), of gaslighting the public by denying the connection.
They tie the dispute to a $9 billion fraud scandal involving the Somali community and claim biased media coverage rooted in racism.