Minnesota’s Somali Community

U.S. Billionaire Elon Musk, questions loyalty of Somali-American Rep. Ilhan Omar and NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani amid resurfaced video and Trump’s criticism.

Elon Musk has accused Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) of “treason” over 2024 remarks in which she promised to safeguard Somali interests while representing Minnesota’s Somali community, sparking renewed debate over dual loyalties and immigrant representation in U.S. politics.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO highlighted a video on X, in which Omar addressed constituents in the Twin Cities, home to the largest Somali population outside Africa. In the clip, she assured supporters that the U.S. government would act in accordance …