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Minnesota's Somali community 'standing tall' in face of Trump's comments, says professor
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December 4, 2025
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6:52Now PlayingAbdi Samatar, a Somali American and professor at the University of Minnesota, says it is 'dishonorable, unpresidential and quite unfortunate' to hear the language that U.S. President Donald Trump has used against his community coming from the Oval Office. He says some students of East African origin have been afraid to come to class, but the larger community has been supportive.
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