Somali Minister Defends Ilhan Omar

Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi publicly defended US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after President Donald Trump criticized her Somali heritage. Fiqi praised Omar as a role model, emphasizing her achievements in the US and rejecting attempts to scapegoat her based on her country of birth. He also highlighted Somalia’s progress and sovereignty, stressing that targeting Omar over her ethnicity perpetuates harmful stereotypes and undermines recognition of her public service and contributions.