President Donald Trump tells Minnesotans to “fight back” against Somali immigrants in Minnesota in a post shared Thursday on Truth Social. Multiple outlets report the remarks include harsh claims about the Somali community and a call for residents to take action.
The comments come amid an ongoing dispute between Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who publicly pushes back against the president’s statements, according to the Star Tribune. Other coverage frames the message alongside Trump’s broader criticism of Somali immigrants and his administration’s immigration enforcement efforts, with one outlet also referencing alleged security concerns.
Across reports, the central focus is Trump’s rhetoric toward Somalis in Minnesota and his message that the federal government could provide backing if the state seeks it. NBC and The Hill emphasize the “fight back” call and the inflammatory nature of the language; the Washington Examiner adds that Trump suggests federal support may be available.
