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Efforts to reach Governor Tim Walz for a statement were unsuccessful at press time. Meanwhile, experts note that the current TPS designation for Somalis remains valid until March 2026, meaning any immediate deportation would require new legal processes or congressional action.
Somali Community and Politicians Respond
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, herself a Somali-American, swiftly responded to Trump's post via Twitter. She emphasized her American citizenship and that of the majority of Somalis living in the U.S., asserting:
"I am a citizen, and so are the majority of Somalis in America. Good luck celebrating a policy change that really doesn’t have much impact on the Somalis you love to hate. We are here to stay."