**The Somali Refugee Situation in Minneapolis: A Critical Perspective**
*By David Strom | Published on 11/01/2025*
I have met quite a few nice Somalis. However, beyond doubt, I believe that admitting hundreds of thousands of Somali refugees into the United States has been a terrible mistake.
There is no definitive count of the precise number of Somali refugees residing here, which in itself is troubling. Living in a Blue city where they make up a significant voting bloc, I can tell you that their influence on local politics has been deeply problematic.
All those fraud scandals you have been hearing about in Minnesota? Somalis. Ilhan Omar? Somali. There is a decent chance that the next Mayor of Minneapolis will be Somali, although a significant backlash coalition is working to defeat him and re-elect Mayor Frey, who is even running ads in Somali.
Somalis, to say the least, have not integrated into American political culture. Quite the opposite—they have brought with them the corruption and intolerance that characterized Somalia, right here into the United States. They seem quite pleased with the fact that they can abuse the social trust extended to citizens.
All told, Somali individuals have easily scammed hundreds of millions of dollars, and perhaps billions, just in Minnesota.
The Minneapolis DFL (Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party) is dominated by corrupt Somalis and their allies, and it has a history of committing voter fraud. In fact, after the Minneapolis Democrats endorsed Omar Fateh over the incumbent mayor, the state DFL voided the endorsement due to so many irregularities in the process that it was impossible to overlook.
The situation presents serious challenges to the integrity of local politics and the social fabric of the community, raising concerns that extend beyond Minnesota.
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