Why it matters:
Trump’s comments matter because the United States is home to about 260,000 Somali-Americans, including 84,000 in Minnesota. His recent remarks, calling Somalis “garbage” and labeling Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey “a fool,” prompted Frey to call his comments “unconstitutional.”
What he's saying:
Frey responded that Trump’s rhetoric is “neither clever, nor is it right,” arguing that such attacks undermine the rights and dignity of an entire community.
The big picture:
Trump’s latest remarks not only continue a long pattern of inflammatory rhetoric toward immigrants but also raise constitutional concerns, as critics say targeting U.S. citizens based on origin violates core American principles. The comments add to previous incidents in which Trump called Somalis “garbage,” said Rep.
Still more:
In Trump's words, Ilhan Omar shouldn’t be a congresswoman and should be “thrown” out of the country, and labeled Minnesota Governor Tim Walz “grossly incompetent.” His administration also halted immigration, green card processing, and citizenship pathways for applicants from 19 non-European countries, many of which were already under strict travel restrictions.
Trump also made disparaging comments about African nations in 2018 during his first term, reinforcing a broader pattern of hostility toward migrants from what he describes as “third-world countries.”
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