Trump calls for a fight against Somalis in Minnesota

WASHINGTON – The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has intensified his rhetoric against Somalis living in the United States, calling on the people of Minnesota to "resist" the Somali community there.

Trump stated in a post on his Truth Social platform that the state of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali immigrants.

"The people of Minnesota must resist the immigrants coming from Somalia," Trump said, adding that Somalis cannot escape the crimes they commit, and he stated that the people of the state will overcome the immigrants.

Trump also mentioned that if needed, the federal government of the United States is providing assistance to the people of Minnesota. The White House did not respond to a question regarding the actions Trump intends with his call for the people of the state to "resist" the Somalis.

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the United States, and many Somalis living in that state participate in the economy, politics, and social life, most of whom support the Democratic Party and vote during elections.

During his time in office, Trump has repeatedly made harsh remarks against Somalis in America, particularly those living in Minnesota, and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who is of Somali descent and was born in Somalia.

Trump's remarks against the Somalis of Minnesota have intensified following reports released last year regarding many individuals of Somali descent being found guilty of crimes related to corruption and fraud.

Since then, Trump has referred to some Somalis as "criminals," while also describing Somalia in derogatory terms.

His call comes as Trump's political rhetoric regarding Somali immigrants continues to fuel the debate on discrimination, hate speech, and how immigrant communities in the United States are treated.