Trump tells Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants, vows federal backup

Published October 8, 2026 5:45pm ET



President Donald Trump told Minnesotans to “fight back” against Somali immigrants in his latest Truth Social post on Thursday while vowing to provide federal backup if the state needs it.

“The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State. The people of Minnesota must fight back. You have been robbed, and abandoned by your State Government,” Trump wrote before slamming Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN).

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