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1. 3 Oct 8 9:49 PM

   Star Tribune reports continued inflammatory comments and Walz pushback

   Minnesota's Star Tribune reported that Trump made further inflammatory remarks about the state's Somali community, noting that Governor Walz pushed back against the comments.

   1. 4 outlets Trump says Minnesotans should ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants

      first by The Hill, 5d ago · also AllAfrica, Truthout, NBC News

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      • Somalia: Trump Urges Minnesotans to 'Fight Back' Against Somali Immigrants AllAfrica · 4d ago
      • Trump Openly Incites Race War, Calling for “Fight” Against Somalis in Minnesota Truthout · 4d ago
      • Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants NBC News · 4d ago
   2. 3 outlets Trump makes more inflammatory comments on Somali community in Minnesota

      first by Star Tribune, 5d ago · also 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, KSTP-TV

      1 more headline

      • Minnesota leaders respond to President Trump’s comments about Somali community 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS · 4d ago
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     New in PN: Trump wants a race war. Minnesotans won’t take the bait. "They genuinely don’t understand how whites could care for immigrant communities in their midst and they’re going to keep trying to drive a wedge. But Minnesotans will do what they do: take to the streets to protect our neighbors."

     atrupar.comBluesky1d ago8.0k▲view on Bluesky ↗

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     "Trump wants to start a race war so he can declare a federal emergency and seize control of the elections. We can't let him get away with this. We'd all better vote like our lives depend on it." "Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all…

     yamuis@mastodon.nlMastodon4d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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     NOW: Minnesotans are rallying to protest today's outrageous, racist, politically motivated Homeland Security raid on congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Stop Trump's attacks on the Somali community!

     iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago5.4k▲view on Bluesky ↗

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2. 2 Oct 8 4:39 PM

   Social media amplifies Trump's comments

   Commentary accounts summarized and spread Trump's Truth Social remarks, highlighting his attacks on Walz and Frey and his call for the state to seek federal assistance.

   “Trump is calling on Minnesota to "fight back," accusing Somali immigrants of bringing violence and crime to the state while tearing into Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.”

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     🇺🇸🇸🇴 Trump is calling on Minnesota to “fight back,” accusing Somali immigrants of bringing violence and crime to the state while tearing into Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. He says both must immediately request federal assistance and promises Washington will

     @MarioNawfalX5d ago9▲view on X ↗
3. 1 Oct 8

   Walz dismisses Trump's post as a distraction

   Governor Tim Walz responded to Newsweek, rejecting Trump's characterization and accusing him of lashing out at blue states to deflect from other issues.

   “The President's deranged social media posts can't distract from the fact that he's losing a war and driving up costs. He's lashing out at blue states because he can't land a punch on America's actual enemies.”

4. backgroundOct 8

   Trump calls on Walz and Frey to request federal help — Trump directed Gov. Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to "immediately ask for Federal help" and said he would "leave the rest to us," continuing his criticism of the state's Democratic leadership over the Somali community.

5. backgroundOct 8

   Trump tells Minnesotans to 'fight back' against Somali immigrants — In a Truth Social post, Trump said Minnesota was "being taken over" by Somali immigrants, cited "Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State," called Gov. Walz an "incompetent thief," and urged residents to fight back while offering federal assistance.

6. backgroundOct 7

   FBI charges Somali American teen over Mall of America plot — The FBI and DOJ announced charges against 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, a U.S. citizen of Somali heritage, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at the Mall of America after accepting an AK-47-style rifle and about 200 rounds of ammunition from an FBI informant; prosecutors say he intended to kill 30 to 60 people.