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Trump says Minnesotans should ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants

By Mira Bhakta · Oct 8, 2026, 8:39 PM CDT

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President Trump said Thursday that Minnesotans should “fight back” against Somali immigrants following previous attacks against the group. “The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The people of Minnesota must fight back.” He added…

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FearmongeringThe language invokes fear by alleging widespread criminality without providing data.

ScapegoatingThe claim attributes societal problems to a specific immigrant group, suggesting they are responsible for the state's decline.

Call to ActionEncourages readers to take unspecified retaliatory action against the targeted group.

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Missing context

The article provides no crime statistics, demographic data, or information about the Somali community in Minnesota that would substantiate claims of widespread violence or takeover.

Important context

The statement is part of a broader pattern of political rhetoric targeting immigrant groups, and it was made on a personal social‑media platform without corroborating evidence.

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The piece primarily reports Trump’s statement but includes unverified claims presented without attribution, blurring the line between reporting and opinion.