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Donald Trump called Somali Americans garbage

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Rick Bennett, at Maine Governor General Election Debate (Maine Public)

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Why we checked itA specific allegation that a former/current president used a derogatory slur against a named ethnic group — verifiable against public record of Trump's statements
What we foundTrump did call Somali immigrants and Somali American Rep. Ilhan Omar 'garbage' at a White House Cabinet meeting on December 2, 2025, confirmed by multiple independent outlets with original reporting.
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