Trump again disparages Somali immigrants: ‘They’re all crooks’
President Donald Trump made disparaging remarks about Somali immigrants during a Cabinet meeting, labeling them as 'crooks.' He specifically targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar, claiming she is also 'crooked' and criticizing the Somali community in Minnesota. Trump's comments come amid ongoing discussions about fraud cases involving Somali-Americans in the state.
- ▪Trump referred to Somali immigrants as 'crooks' during a Cabinet meeting.
- ▪He accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of being 'crooked' as well.
- ▪Trump's remarks follow reports of fraud schemes involving Somali-Americans in Minnesota.
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Politics NewsTrump again disparages Somali immigrants: ‘They’re all crooks’The president went on the rant about Somali immigrants and Somalia-born Rep. Ilhan Omar during his Cabinet meeting.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00President Donald Trump disparaged Somali immigrants during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 3:33 PM EDTBy Dareh GregorianPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday went on another tirade against Somali immigrants, declaring during his Cabinet meeting that “they’re all crooks.”Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“The Somalians, what they’ve done to Minnesota, the Somalians, crooked as hell.
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