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What are the implications of Trump calling Somali-Americans 'garbage'?

What are the implications of Trump calling Somali-Americans 'garbage'?

Update: 2025-12-05

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Surrounded by his cabinet, US President Donald Trump described Somalis living in America as 'garbage'. The comments have been widely condemned, but not by his supporters. What are the implications - not just in the US but elsewhere?

In this episode:

Samakab Hussein - Somali-American and Minnesota State House Representative
Joi Chaney - Lawyer and Democratic political strategist
Eric Ham - Political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What are the implications of Trump calling Somali-Americans 'garbage'?

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