President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Minnesota residents Thursday, calling on them to “fight back” against what he described as a state overtaken by Somali immigrants and promising federal intervention if needed.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump painted a dire picture of conditions in Minnesota. “The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants. There is Violence, Murder, and Mayhem all over the State,” the president wrote. “The people of Minnesota must fight back. You have been robbed, and abandoned by your State Government.”
Trump Targets Democratic Governor Tim Walz
The post included sharp criticism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat who served as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate in the previous election. Trump specifically accused Walz of abandoning Minnesota residents amid what the president characterized as rising crime and disorder.
The timing of Trump’s statement coincides with ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement and state-federal cooperation on border security. Minnesota has been home to one of the largest Somali refugee populations in the United States since the 1990s, with most settling in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.
Federal Backup Promised for State Response
Trump’s pledge to provide “federal backup” if Minnesota needs it raises questions about what specific actions the administration might take. The statement suggests potential federal law enforcement deployment or immigration enforcement operations, though the White House has not detailed any concrete plans.
The president’s call for residents to “fight back” comes as his administration has already ramped up immigration enforcement nationwide, with increased ICE operations in sanctuary jurisdictions and expanded deportation efforts.
Minnesota’s political leadership has not yet responded to Trump’s latest statement. The state’s Democratic congressional delegation and Governor Walz’s office will likely face pressure to address the president’s characterization of conditions in their state and his call for residents to take action.
Key Points
- Trump called on Minnesotans to “fight back” against Somali immigrants, claiming violence and mayhem plague the state
- The president accused Democratic Governor Tim Walz of robbing and abandoning state residents
- Trump promised federal backup for Minnesota, though specific enforcement actions remain unclear
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4760114/trump-minnesota-fight-back-somali-immigrants/ – October 08, 2026
