Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Trump Calls Somali Immigrants 'Garbage' Amid ICE Crackdown
President Trump called Somali immigrants 'garbage' and said they should be sent back to Somalia.
He also criticized Rep.
Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia.
At the same time, the government is sending more immigration officers to Minnesota, where many Somali Americans live.
The officers are looking into cases where people might have lied to get money for things like food and medical care.
The mayor of Minneapolis said the city supports its Somali community and that the police won't help with the immigration crackdown.
Minnesota has the largest Somali population in the U.S., with about 80,000 people.
President Trump referred to Somali immigrants as 'garbage' and said they should be sent back to Somalia.
ICE is intensifying immigration enforcement in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, home to most Somali Americans in the U.S.
The operation involves 'strike teams' of ICE and other federal officers, with about 100 agents brought in from around the country.
The crackdown follows allegations of fraud and money laundering involving Somali residents in Minnesota.
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey expressed support for the Somali community and stated that the city's police do not participate in immigration enforcement.
- Who
- President Donald Trump, ICE, Somali immigrants, Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey
- What
- Trump's remarks and ICE crackdown on Somali immigrants
- When
- This week (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Minneapolis–St. Paul area, Minnesota
- Why
- Allegations of fraud and money laundering involving Somali residents
- Location
- Minneapolis–St. Paul area, Minnesota
- Population
- 80,000 Somali residents
- Operation
- ICE strike teams with 100 agents
- Allegations
- Fraud cases and money laundering
- Mayor's Statement
- City supports Somali community