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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Chelsie Napiza

Trump's 'Ingrates' Remark Draws Backlash as He Credits Elites While Dismissing Workers as 'Complainers' Who 'Didn't Build Anything'

President Donald Trump used a White House signing ceremony on 12 June 2026 to launch a blistering attack on Somali immigrants, labelling them 'ingrates' who 'didn't build anything'.

The comments were made while the President was surrounded by American fishermen at the signing of a proclamation opening the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to commercial activity.

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