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(4 Dec 2025)
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Mogadishu, Somalia - 3 December 2025
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1. Wide of Mogadishu street
2. Various of local resident Ahmed Aka walking in street
3. SOUNDBITE (Somali) Ahmed Aka, Mogadishu resident:
"Trump’s comments are a blatant offence to Somalis. This is not just an insult to us, but to all Somalis. I question why he focuses on Somali issues and demeans hardworking individuals instead. That isn’t the language expected from a president."
4. Various of local resident Ibrahim Hassan Hajji walking with friend
5. SOUNDBITE (Somali) Ibrahim Hassan Hajji, Mogadishu resident:
"My view of the U.S. and living there has changed dramatically. I never thought a president, especially in his second term, would speak so harshly. Because of this, I have no plans to travel to the U.S."
6. Mid of local resident Omar Hussein at a restaurant
7. SOUNDBITE (Somali) Omar Hussein, Mogadishu resident:
"To Trump, I would say that Somalis are hardworking and dedicated, and his portrayal of us is simply untrue. We are good people, and I urge Trump to reconsider his words, as Somalis in the U.S. have contributed greatly to the country’s progress."
8. Various of local resident Abdurahman Moral walking
9. SOUNDBITE (Somali) Abdurahman Moral, Mogadishu resident:
"This is intolerable; Trump insults Somalis several times daily, calling us garbage and other derogatory names we can no longer tolerate. Our leaders should have addressed his remarks. It pains me to see that even when confronted, they fail to respond meaningfully, and that is unjust."
10. Various of people, vehicles, buildings
STORYLINE:
Many Somalis on Wednesday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks calling Somalis "garbage" as racist.

Several residents said the comments were offensive, with some, like Ibrahim Hassan Hajji, reconsidering travel plans to the U.S.

"I never thought a president, especially in his second term, would speak so harshly," he told The Associated Press. "Because of this, I have no plans to travel to the U.S."

Abdurahman Moral and other Somalis in the capital Mogadishu expressed disappointment in their government’s muted response, viewing it as a sign of weakness.

"It pains me to see that even when confronted, they fail to respond meaningfully," he said.

Trump has become increasingly focused in recent weeks on Somalis living in the U.S., saying they “have caused a lot of trouble.”

On Tuesday he said he did not want Somalis in the U.S. because “they contribute nothing.”

The president spoke soon after a person familiar with the planning said federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.

AP Video by Mohamed Sheikh Nor


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