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Opinion: Politicians, including Tom Emmer, are weaponizing debate over Somali gangs

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minn., is reflected in a television lens as he does an interview near the House floor on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Washington. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/sahanjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP23010813643738-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer’s constant fixation on the Somali community is taking an alarming turn. In a recent speech, his message to Somali Americans was, “If you won’t assimilate, then get the hell out of here.” The post Opinion: Politicians, including Tom Emmer, are weaponizing debate over Somali gangs appeared first on Sahan Journal .

First report: Minnesota Republicans urge DOJ to ‘stamp out’ state’s Somali gang problem — washingtonexaminer.com, 13d