It’s hardly surprising that many in Minnesota’s Somali community went MAGA and voted Trump in 2024. After all, if you’re a conservative who’s opposed to LGBTQ rights, skeptical of feminism, and want to promote values rooted in faith and family traditions while preserving religious beliefs, why would you vote for Kamala Harris?
All that, on top of the Democrats’ open and unapologetic support of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, saw a swell of Trump support among Somali Americans. But, after the ongoing brutal occupation by ICE, who don’t care if you’re a citizen and will detain you based on the color of your skin, it’s safe to say Somali American Trump voters are experiencing some… buyer’s remorse.
