Nigeria TV Info

Trump Intensifies Criticism of Somali Immigrants as Minnesota Awaits Enforcement Operation

United States President Donald Trump has renewed his harsh criticism of Somali immigrants, declaring during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday that he does not want them in the country.

“I don’t want them in our country, I’ll be honest with you,” Trump said, adding further that Somalia is “barely a country” where people “just run around killing each other.”

Trump’s remarks have sparked fresh debate across the US, especially as immigration authorities are reportedly preparing a targeted enforcement operation against undocumented Somali residents in Minnesota — a state that hosts one of the world’s largest Somali communities.

State officials and community leaders in Minnesota have condemned the planned operation, warning that it could lead to the wrongful detention of American citizens of Somali descent. Many expressed concern that the President’s comments could heighten tensions and promote discrimination.

Civil rights groups also criticized Trump’s statements as inflammatory, arguing that they undermine efforts to foster unity and security within immigrant communities.

Nigeria TV Info will continue to monitor developments surrounding the planned enforcement action and reactions from the Somali-American community.