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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 24 MIN

What are the implications of Trump calling Somali-Americans 'garbage'?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

Surrounded by his cabinet, US President Donald Trump described Somalis living in America as 'garbage'. The comments have been widely condemned, but not by his supporters. What are the implications - not just in the US but elsewhere?  In this episode:  Samakab Hussein - Somali-American and Minnesota State House Representative Joi Chaney - Lawyer and Democratic political strategist Eric Ham - Political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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