Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday continued his long-running attacks on Somalis by urging Minnesotans to “fight back” against the Somali community in the state.
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Donald Trump called on the people of Minnesota to 'resist' Somali immigrants, stating that the federal government will assist them if needed.
Attributed to: Donald Trump
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- Soomaali / English
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BBC Somali
Donald Trump called on the people of Minnesota to 'resist' Somali immigrants, stating that the federal government will assist them if needed.
Attributed to: Donald Trump
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BBC Somali
Trump criticized Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz for being ineffective and accused him of neglecting the state's issues.
Attributed to: Donald Trump
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BBC Somali
Trump has previously attacked the Somali community in the U.S., linking them to violence and chaos in Minnesota.
Attributed to: Donald Trump
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Shabelle Media
US President Donald Trump urged Minnesotans to 'fight back' against the Somali community.
Attributed to: Donald Trump
Event date: 2026-10-09
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Trump stated that Minnesota is being taken over by Somali immigrants.
Attributed to: Donald Trump
Event date: 2026-10-09
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Trump stated that Somali immigrants are taking over Minnesota.
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Trump referred to Somalis as 'crooks' and called Somalia 'filthy, dirty, disgusting, dirty.'
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The White House did not respond to inquiries about how Trump wanted Minnesotans to 'fight back.'
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Shabelle Media
Donald Trump called on people in Minnesota to resist the Somali community living there.
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Trump suggested that the federal government may provide assistance to people in Minnesota if needed.
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Shabelle Media
Trump's remarks against Somalis intensified after reports of crimes involving Somali individuals.
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Most recent report · 9 October 2026 06:50 UTC
Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants
Trump stated that Minnesota is being taken over by Somali immigrants.
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9 October 2026 · 06:48 UTC
Trump calls for a fight against Somalis in Minnesota
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Most recent report · 9 October 2026 05:25 UTC
Trump: The people of Minnesota must "resist" Somali immigrants, the government will assist you"
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9 October 2026 · 05:25–06:50 UTC
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Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants
US President Donald Trump urged Minnesotans to 'fight back' against the Somali community, claimi…
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Trump calls for a fight against Somalis in Minnesota
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Somalis living in the United States, urging people in Minnesota to 'resist'…
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Trump: The people of Minnesota must "resist" Somali immigrants, the government will assist you"
The people of Minnesota must "resist" Somali immigrants, the government will assist you"
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- BBC Somali, Shabelle Media
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- Soomaali + English
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