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Donald Trump urges Minnesota residents to defend against Somali immigrants
Donald Trump has sparked controversy by urging residents of Minnesota to defend themselves against Somali immigrants following a federal terrorism indictment. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Somali immigrants are taking over the state and cited widespread violence, murder, and chaos.
The remarks follow the announcement by the FBI and the US Department of Justice that 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, a US citizen of Somali descent, has been charged in connection with a suspected plot to attack the Mall of America. Authorities allege Mohamud spent nearly two years communicating online about traveling to Somalia to join a foreign terrorist organization.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and local officials, including the Mayor of Minneapolis, have strongly rejected Trump's statements. Trump also criticized Governor Walz, labeling him an incompetent thief.
Entities
Donald Trump · Mall of America · Minnesota · Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud · Tim Walz
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump referred to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as an incompetent thief. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Federal authorities announced charges against 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, a US citizen of Somali descent. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump urged Minnesota residents to defend themselves against Somali immigrants on Truth Social. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump claimed Somali immigrants are taking over the state and that there is violence, murder, and chaos in Minnesota. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mohamud is accused of planning a terrorist attack on the Mall of America. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Frey rejected Trump's comments regarding the Somali community. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.merkur.de