Trump urges Minnesotans to 'fight back' against Somali immigrants in Truth Social post
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump called on Minnesotans to 'fight back' against the state's Somali community, writing that 'The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State.' He added, 'The Somalians should not be allowed to get away with what they are doing. They view you as weak and stupid people. Fight back Minnesota, fight back!' Trump also attacked Governor Tim Walz as an 'incompetent thief' and offered to send federal agents to 'rescue' residents. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison called it 'a direct incitement to violence against our Somali neighbors,' while CAIR's Jaylani Hussein stated, 'The President is putting a target on the backs of Somali Americans.' Governor Walz, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, and others also condemned the remarks as racist incitement that places a target on Somali Americans and invites violence.
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AI commentaryDonald Trump told Minnesotans to "fight back" against their Somali neighbors. He named them. He called them violent. He told the majority they are viewed as "weak and stupid." He demanded action. This is not rhetoric. This is a command to a crowd, from the highest office, to turn on a specific, identifiable community. The Attorney General of Minnesota calls it "direct incitement to violence." CAIR's director says the President "is putting a target on the backs of Somali Americans." The harm is not theoretical. It is a target, painted now, on families, children, shopkeepers, worshippers. This follows a documented arc: calling Somalis "garbage" (2025-12-02), demanding deportation of Rep. Omar (2025-12-25), labeling the state a "hellhole" (2025-12-03), ordering ICE to airports to target Somalis (2026-03-21). Each step escalated. Today, he crossed from slur to summons. The cost of delay is blood. Weigh it now.