Former President Trump has ignited controversy by using derogatory language towards Somali immigrants, dubbing them ‘garbage’ and stating that they should return to their homeland. This rhetoric comes in conjunction with reports of a planned ICE operation targeting members of the Somali community in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Federal authorities are expected to conduct enforcement actions aimed at undocumented Somali migrants, prompting local leaders to rally in support of the community. While Trump insists that Somalis ‘contribute nothing’ to the U.S., local officials have condemned his statements and the anticipated federal crackdown. The situation has created tension in the Twin Cities as residents brace for potential ICE raids and officials seek to defend the Somali community.