Donald Trump intensified criticism of Somali immigrants, using derogatory language and making false claims about crime and fraud, which stoked fear and tension in Minnesota.ICE increased operations in Somali neighborhoods, and many local leaders and business owners, including Jaylani Hussein and Ilhan Omar, condemned the crackdown and rhetoric as dangerous.Critics accused Trump and top officials like
JD Vance and
Pete Hegseth of fueling xenophobia, while Somali American residents and advocates insisted the community would remain despite threats and intimidation.