Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate. Surrounded by his cabinet, US President Donald Trump described Somalis living in the United States as “garbage”. The comments have been widely condemned, but not by his supporters. What are the implications, not just in the US but elsewhere? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Samakab Hussein – […]
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How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S. : NPR
Women walk down a street in the predominantly Somali neighborhood of Cedar-Riverside in Minneapolis in 2022. The Twin Cities is a hub for Somalis in the U.S. Jessie Wardarski/AP hide caption toggle caption Jessie Wardarski/AP Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that’s recently faced attacks from President Trump. […]
Trump terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota : NPR
President Donald Trump talks after meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday night that he’s “immediately” terminating temporary legal protections for Somali migrants living in […]