USA: Trump calls Somalia a criminal country, Ilhan Omar denounces 'delirious' remarks

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: United States

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USA: Trump calls Somalia a criminal country, Ilhan Omar denounces 'delirious' remarks

During an event in Florida, Donald Trump referred to Somalia as a 'dirty, filthy, and disgusting' country and directly targeted Ilhan Omar, claiming she would lead a Somali community in the U.S. Omar responded by calling his remarks a 'delirious outburst' and reminded him of his criminal convictions. This speech is part of a known political rhetoric where Trump associates Somalia with insecurity and immigration.

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