Trump’s Posts on Somalis and Muslims Draw Attention to Immigration and Religion

President Donald Trump has sparked fresh controversy with a series of posts on Truth Social targeting Somali immigrants in Minnesota and Muslim Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Trump claimed that Somali immigrants are taking over Minnesota and sharply criticized the state’s condition.

In a separate post, Trump labeled El-Sayed, a Muslim Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, a “radical extremist” and a terrorist sympathizer. These posts have raised a fresh debate on immigration and have highlighted the role of religion in politics.

Trump Says Somali Immigrants Are Taking Over Minnesota and Urges Federal Action

Trump claimed Somali immigrants are taking over Minnesota, fueling violence and chaos. He urged residents to fight back and Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey to seek federal help. Trump said the federal government stands ready to act. In addition, he has repeatedly pointed to a Minnesota fraud scandal that dates to 2020. Scores of people faced charges of stealing millions of dollars from a federally funded child nutrition program, and many of the defendants were Somali Americans.

Trump has used the scandal to support tougher immigration enforcement and measures affecting social services in Minnesota. Civil rights advocates criticized the rhetoric on minorities and noted that Trump had earlier called Somalis garbage. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison responded firmly and said Somali Minnesotans are neighbors and part of the state.

Trump Labels Muslim Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed a ‘Radical Extremist’

Trump labeled Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “radical extremist” and terrorist sympathizer while endorsing Republican candidate Mike Rogers. El-Sayed accused Trump of using his name and Muslim faith to divert attention from the financial struggles facing ordinary Americans. Meanwhile, Democrats criticized Trump’s remarks, arguing that he was shifting focus away from rising costs for gas, food, and health care.

Trump latest comments have placed religion, immigration, and political identity at the center of the election debate. Meanwhile, the controversy adds pressure on both parties as they prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. The posts show how social media shapes current political talk and keep these issues firmly in the public eye ahead of the midterms.

Web Resources On Trump’s Posts Spotlight Muslims and Immigration

1. Reuters : Trump online, A burst of anti-Somali and anti-Muslim rhetoric.
2. AcademicBlock : Muslims Become a Campaign Issue for Republicans Ahead of 2026 US Midterms.
3. The hill : Trump says Minnesotans should ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants.