United States (Kaab TV) – U.S. President Donald Trump once again made harsh remarks about Somali immigrants and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a gathering focused on reducing the cost of living for Americans.
President Trump repeatedly targeted Somali immigrants living in Minnesota, following reports linking some members of that community to a corruption scandal in the state.
Speaking about Ilhan Omar, he said: “She doesn’t do much. She’s always complaining. She came from one of the worst countries in the world,” Trump stated, as the audience responded with applause and laughter.
Trump also said that during his previous presidency he halted travel from countries he described as conflict-ridden and insecure, such as Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia, and others.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that the administration is planning to expand the travel ban, potentially affecting more than 30 countries, following a recent shooting incident.
During Trump’s previous administration, travel was already banned from 19 countries he labeled as security or public-safety risks. These included: Afghanistan, Burundi, Chad, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Myanmar, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, and Yemen.