Trump referred to Somalis as "trash" who "contribute nothing" and questioned their contribution to the country.
During the session, the president criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, whom he described as "grossly incompetent," and referred to Somalia as a country where people "just run around killing each other" and whose "country stinks." These statements raised concerns about the discriminatory language used against a specific community.
Trump also directed his criticism towards Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar, whom he called "trash," and accused her friends of "looting" the state of Minnesota with billions of dollars in social assistance. According to the president, these practices affect local security and the economy, warning about the consequences of receiving immigrants who, according to him, do not contribute to the country.
President Trump's statements have sparked immediate reactions on social media and international media, reigniting the debate on immigration, racism, and political accountability in the United States. This episode adds to a series of recent controversies regarding his rhetoric towards immigrant communities and opposition leaders.