President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against the Somali community in Minnesota following a shooting incident near the White House involving an Afghan suspect, which he used to justify broader immigration restrictions. Although the suspect was from Afghanistan, Trump focused on Somali immigrants, claiming they 'cause a lot of trouble' and linking them to national security concerns. He ordered a review of green cards for migrants from Somalia and 18 other countries and announced plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis, which could affect around 700 individuals. Trump also accused the Somali community of involvement in large-scale fraud schemes, including a $300 million COVID-19 relief scam and other welfare frauds, some of which have been linked to terror groups like al-Shabaab. These claims have been strongly condemned by Minnesota Democrats, including Rep. Ilhan Omar and Governor Tim Walz, who argue that such accusations are baseless and politically motivated. The Somali population in Minnesota, over 61,000 people, has a long history of refugee resettlement due to ongoing conflict in Somalia, and many have become integrated into local and national politics. The Trump administration’s actions and rhetoric have sparked significant controversy, with critics warning that targeting specific ethnic communities undermines social cohesion and legal protections.