Trump against Somalis

“Fraud committed by the Somali people” “Have you ever heard of them? They’re nice people.” Trump says he’s cracking down hard on Somali fraud in Minnesota. Somali Americans have made significant contributions to the US economy, politics, and public services, particularly in states like Minnesota. Their community numbers around 260,000 nationwide, with the largest concentration of about 84,000 in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. And that has for sure and impact. Somali Minnesotans generate at least $500 million in annual income, pay $67 million in state and local taxes, and contribute an $8 billion impact to the state's economy. They own thousands of small businesses, including restaurants like Afro Deli, which employs dozens and nears $2 million in revenue, revitalizing neighborhoods. Key sectors include healthcare, where they fill essential roles, retail, manufacturing, and transportation. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar became the first Somali American and one of the first Muslim women elected to the US House, representing Minnesota's 5th district since 2019. Somalis serve on Minneapolis and St. Paul city councils, in the state legislature, and in roles like Hamse Warfa, a senior State Department adviser under Biden. They form a key voting bloc in Minnesota politics. Community members work as doctors, nurses, teachers, lawyers, and in STEM fields, with rising homeownership and workforce participation. They support economic vitality through barber shops, daycare centers, and transportation companies.[10] Diaspora efforts also extend to global development in education and infrastructure. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/5-things-to-know-about-the-somali-community-in-minnesota-after-trumps-attacks https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/03/countrys-largest-somali-community-shocked-by-trumps-contempt-00676305 https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/somali-minnesotans-drive-economic-growth-pay-67m-taxes-annually/