ICE, Ilhan Omar and Somalis: Unpacking Trump’s obsession with Minnesota
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On January 28, 2026, Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid by a man during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The incident occurred while Omar was criticizing federal immigration enforcement actions, specifically targeting ICE. The motivation for the attack is currently unknown, but Omar has been the target of threats and hostile rhetoric, including from former President Donald Trump. In recent weeks, Trump has extended criticism to Somali Americans and Somalia, coinciding with a severe immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Federal officers have also shot dead two US citizens protesting the crackdown, further inflaming tensions in the state.
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