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November 12, 2025
Politics

Mamdani Says He’ll Speak With Trump Before Assuming Office.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) announced plans to call President Donald J. Trump before assuming office.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, President Trump, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Mamdani’s term begins on January 1, with discussions taking place in the lead-up to his inauguration.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I will be reaching out to the White House as we prepare to actually take office because this is a relationship that will be critical to the success of the city,” Mamdani said.

🎯IMPACT: The move suggests Mamdani may feel a need to at least appear somewhat cooperative with the Trump administration to avoid negative consequences for New York City.

IN FULL

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, revealed his intention to hold a call with President Donald J. Trump before officially taking office. The announcement was made during an interview on Tuesday.

“I will be proactive,” Mamdani said, outlining his approach to deter the federal government from deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents or National Guardsmen to the city. He claimed he would make an effort to establish a working relationship with the White House.

“I will be reaching out to the White House as we prepare to actually take office because this is a relationship that will be critical to the success of the city,” Mamdani admitted. The Ugandan immigrant also shared that he has been in discussions with Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) about strategies to respond to potential federal actions by the Trump administration.

President Trump had previously threatened to cut federal funding to New York City if Mamdani were elected, citing his far-left policies. However, following Mamdani’s victory, Trump remarked that he would speak with the incoming mayor and “will help him a little bit, maybe.” Mamdani’s term begins on January 1.

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November 12, 2025
Politics

Trump Endorses RINO Overseeing Massive Surge in Islam in His State.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump issued a “Complete and Total” endorsement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) as Abbott launched his reelection campaign. Previously, Trump criticized Abbott for his failure to support America First Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling him “MISSING IN ACTION!”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Governor Abbott, and the people of Texas.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Abbott launched his campaign on Sunday in Houston, Texas. Trump issued his endorsement on Tuesday via Truth Social.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Greg Abbott is the strong and highly respected Governor of Texas, a State I love and WON BIG three times, including with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (The most Votes in History, BY FAR)!” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Abbott has a patchy track record, failing to strongly support Attorney General Ken Paxton during Democrat-led impeachment efforts, and declining to organize a full forensic audit of the 2020 election. He has also overseen a rising Islamic influence in his state, with the Texas House declaring an annual “Pakistan Day” earlier this year.

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President Donald J. Trump announced Tuesday that he will back Greg Abbott in his bid to be re-elected as Governor of Texas, giving the Republican incumbent his “Complete and Total” endorsement. Trump praised Abbott as “an exceptional Governor and man” in a Truth Social post, despite previously criticizing his failure to support America First Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton when he was the subject of a Democrat-led impeachment effort, saying, “MISSING IN ACTION! Where is the Governor of Texas on his Attorney General’s Impeachment?”

Trump highlighted Abbott’s role in passing the Texas mid-decade redistricting bill, which could add five Republican congressional seats in the 2026 Midterm Elections. “Thanks to Greg’s bold and effective Leadership, the wonderful people of Texas will have the opportunity to elect 5 new MAGA Republicans in the 2026 Midterm Elections with the passage of their new, fair, and much improved, Congressional Map — A BIG WIN for Republicans in The Lone Star State, and across the Country!” Trump wrote.

However, in the past, he has criticized Abbott for being weak on election integrity, saying of his decision not to organize a statewide forensic audit of the 2020 election, “By allowing the Democrats to do what they do, it will make it much harder for the Governor and other Republicans to win election in 2022 and into the future. Texas is a much redder state than anyone knows, but this is the way to make sure it turns blue.”

Notably, there have long been fears that Texas could become a “purple” state due to a steady influx of liberals and migrants. There are indications that this demographic shift is beginning to influece Texan culture, with Islam on the rise and the GOP-led Texas House of Representatives even declaring an annual “Pakistan Day” in April.

Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term as governor, responded by calling Trump’s endorsement an “honor.” In an interview, Abbott said, “President Trump and I have a good, long-standing, working relationship, and there’s a substantive reason behind that. We both believe in the rule of law. We both believe in public safety. We both believed in securing the borders.”

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November 10, 2025
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Supreme Court Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Precedent, For Now.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States Supreme Court has declined to take up a case that could have resulted in a potential challenge to same-sex marriage.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Supreme Court, former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, and her attorney Mat Staver.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, November 10, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Like the abortion decision in Roe v. Wade, Obergefell was egregiously wrong from the start. We will continue to work to overturn Obergefell. It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell.” — Mat Staver

🎯IMPACT: While Staver remains confident that a challenge to overturn same-sex marriage will occur, the high court appears disinclined towards such a case.

IN FULL

The United States Supreme Court has declined to take up a case that could have resulted in a potential challenge to same-sex marriage. Notably, Democrat lawmakers—in their criticism of the high court—have consistently claimed the justices would not pass on the chance to overturn the Obergefell decision and effectively undo gay marriage.

On Monday, the court denied out of hand an appeal filed by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, seeking to mitigate the hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and damages stemming from her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses. By rejecting the appeal request, the Supreme Court ended one of several avenues by which it could take up a challenge to Obergefell. 

Far-left activists and Democrat lawmakers have consistently held that Davis’s appeal would likely serve as the vehicle by which the Supreme Court majority would look to undo Obergefell, much like Roe v. Wade. The evidence pointed to was a short line in a concurring opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, in which Justice Clarence Thomas insinuated that same-sex marriage should also be revisited by the court. However, none of the other justices expressed a similar opinion nor suggested revisiting Obergefell was an aim.

Despite the setback, Mat Staver—founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel, the legal group that represented Davis—expressed his confidence that the right case will come along that will result in the reversal of the federal requirement to allow same-sex marriage. “Like the abortion decision in Roe v. Wade, Obergefell was egregiously wrong from the start. We will continue to work to overturn Obergefell. It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell,” Staver said following the court’s decision not to take up Davis’s case.

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November 10, 2025
Politics

Nancy Pelosi’s Daughter Is Campaigning for Office.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Christine Pelosi announced her candidacy for the California State Senate.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Christine Pelosi, daughter of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), and current State Senator Scott Wiener (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Monday on X (formerly Twitter), regarding a California State Senate race.

💬KEY QUOTE: “In courtrooms, campaigns and corridors of power, I’ve fought to build Power For The People. And that’s why I’m running for California Senate.” – Christine Pelosi

🎯IMPACT: The Pelosis are seeking to perpetuate a political dynasty.

IN FULL

Christine Pelosi, the daughter of retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), announced on Monday her intention to run for the California State Senate. The announcement was made via a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), marking her entry into the political race.

In the video, Christine Pelosi declared, “In courtrooms, campaigns and corridors of power, I’ve fought to build Power For The People. And that’s why I’m running for California Senate.”

The seat Pelosi is vying for is currently held by Scott Wiener (D), who has announced his candidacy to replace former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House of Representatives. Wiener, a far-left progressive who is an outspoken supporter of gender transitions for children and opponent of parents’ rights, likely headed off a potential direct challenge from the younger Pelosi by launching his campaign before the former Speaker’s retirement was announced.

A fight between Weiner, 54, and Christine Pelosi, 58, to succeed the latter’s mother would likely have pitted national Democrats against the California Democratic Party, where Weiner has built a robust base of support. The younger Pelosi, meanwhile, is a longtime party operative with deep ties to the Democratic National Committee (DNC), where she has served as Vice Chairman for Campaigns and Elections.

Weiner has been building a shadow campaign for several years in anticipation of Nancy Pelosi‘s retirement. In 2023, the progressive state senator announced he had amassed a $1 million war chest to fund his congressional run. The 84-year-old Pelosi’s decision to run for another term in office derailed Weiner’s plans at the time.

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November 10, 2025
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Hochul Rejects Mamdani’s Free Bus Ride Plan.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated that the state budget cannot support New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s proposed free buses program or universal child care initiative.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY), Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D), and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Hochul made the remarks at a political conference in Puerto Rico on Saturday, following Mamdani’s election victory.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways,” Hochul said.

🎯IMPACT: The proposed programs face skepticism from MTA leadership and funding challenges, with Hochul citing a $3 billion Medicaid deficit and federal funding cuts.

IN FULL

Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has announced that the state budget cannot accommodate the free buses program proposed by socialist New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D). Hochul, who endorsed Mamdani in his campaign, made the comments during a political conference in Puerto Rico on Saturday.

“I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways,” Hochul stated. She also highlighted a $3 billion Medicaid deficit and federal funding cuts as obstacles to implementing Mamdani’s proposals. “Our ambitions are big, and I believe in them, and I want to accomplish them. We also have to figure out—now I’m in the hole $3 billion already on Medicaid cuts,” Hochul said.

Mamdani’s plan involves the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which Hochul oversees, eliminating fares for New York City buses. While the Ugandan immigrant had previously secured a pilot program for one free bus in each city borough in 2023, MTA leadership has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of expanding the initiative.

Hochul also addressed Mamdani’s push for free, universal child care, noting that such a program would require time to phase in due to the need for trained workers and sufficient facilities. “But can we find a path to make it more affordable for people who need help? Of course we can,” she claimed.

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November 10, 2025
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Senate Ends Shutdown Standoff, Passes Deal to Fund the Government.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Senate broke its weeks-long standoff, advancing a deal to end the historic government shutdown.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Senate vote occurred late Sunday night, with the House expected to return early this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s a great development. It’s long overdue. It vindicates our position in this all along.” – Speaker Mike Johnson

🎯IMPACT: The deal ends the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and provides temporary funding through January 30.

IN FULL

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is taking a victory lap after a new House-proposed bill which will temporarily fund the government through January 30 was adopted by the Senate late Sunday. The bill, still needing final approval from the House, saw eight Senate Democrats break ranks and join Republicans in ending the government shutdown.

According to Johnson, the lower chamber will return to Washington, D.C. for session “immediately,” with the Speaker stating: “It’s a great development. It’s long overdue. It vindicates our position in this all along.” Notably, the House left Washington on September 19 and has not returned to session after passing a clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government. The Senate Democrats’ rejection of the clean CR is what kicked off the shutdown—which became the longest in U.S. history.

On Sunday evening, eight Senate Democrats joined nearly all Senate Republicans to break a filibuster and advance a new funding deal. The agreement, reached on the 40th day of the shutdown, includes temporary federal funding through January 30, 2026, and provisions for specific appropriations bills covering the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, and the legislative branch.

The deal also includes measures reversing federal layoffs implemented during the Trump administration and guarantees Senate Democrats a vote on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies. However, no such guarantee was made in the House, leading to frustration among progressive lawmakers. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) called the vote “a very, very bad vote.” At the same time, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) criticized the lack of movement on extending Obamacare tax credits.

Several Republicans highlighted that the final deal closely resembled what Senate GOP leaders had proposed weeks earlier, underscoring the prolonged nature of the standoff and Democratic obstruction.

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November 6, 2025
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Pelosi Retires After Almost Four Decades in Office.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has announced she will not seek reelection to Congress, after almost four decades in office.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic Party.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on November 6, 2025, in a video directed at her San Francisco constituents.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress.” – Nancy Pelosi

🎯IMPACT: Pelosi’s departure marks the end of an era for Democratic leadership in Congress.

IN FULL

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and longtime Democrat power player, has announced she will not seek reelection after almost four decades in office. The 85-year-old’s announcement comes after a significant political victory for the Democrats in California, where a ballot measure she supported won by a large margin, redrawing the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats.

Reflecting on her career, Pelosi stated that standing on the House floor as the voice of San Francisco starting in 1987 was her greatest honor. Her tenure included fierce political battles, including clashes with President Donald J. Trump. She played a key role in forcing former President Joe Biden off the Democratic ticket in 2024 and facilitating his smooth replacement by former Vice President Kamala Harris, showcasing her leading role in her party well into the twilight of her political career.

She is particularly noted for having amassed an enormous fortune alongside her husband, Paul, during her time in Congress, with her exorbitant earnings frequently highlighted during debates on restricting trades by lawmakers, who often have foreknowledge of government actions impacting the stock market.

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November 5, 2025
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Nationwide Airport Shutdown to Paralyze Travel for Hours.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Travel chaos erupted across the U.S. as staffing shortages caused by the ongoing Democrat-caused government shutdown led to significant flight delays.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, air traffic controllers, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, affecting airports nationwide, including Newark, JFK, LAX, and others.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Unless a deal to end the federal government shutdown is reached, a 10 percent reduction in scheduled air traffic at 40 major airports will begin Friday.” – Sean Duffy

🎯IMPACT: Delays of up to seven hours at major airports, with average wait times around two hours and 20 minutes, affecting both arrivals and departures.

IN FULL

Travel disruptions across the United States intensified on November 5 as the Democrat-caused federal government shutdown worsened staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The agency reported delays at 17 major airports, with wait times potentially reaching seven hours.

Airports affected include Newark Liberty International (EWR), John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Miami (MIA), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Washington-area airports (DCA, IAD, BWI), and hubs in San Francisco (SFO), Boston (BOS), Seattle (SEA), Denver (DEN), Orlando (MCO), and Salt Lake City (SLC).

To manage the backlog, the FAA has implemented an airspace flow program, spacing out flights across U.S. airspace from the ground to 60,000 feet. Both arrivals and departures are affected, with average delays estimated at 2 hours and 20 minutes. Newark has experienced some of the longest delays, while Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has reported average delays exceeding three hours.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that, if the Democrat shutdown continues, there could be a 10 percent reduction in scheduled air traffic at 40 major airports starting Friday. “Unless a deal to end the federal government shutdown is reached, a 10 percent reduction in scheduled air traffic at 40 major airports will begin Friday,” he said.

The shutdown, now in its 36th day, is the longest in U.S. history. Approximately 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents are working without pay, placing additional strain on an already understaffed system. On Monday, about 2,800 flights were delayed and more than 100 were canceled, as some essential workers struggled to report to work amid financial pressure.

The aviation industry, including major carriers like Delta Air Lines, has urged Congress to pass a “clean continuing resolution” (CR) to reopen the government. Republicans have tried this multiple times, but the Democratic minority in the U.S. Senate has blocked every attempt.

Delta executives warned that ongoing delays and cancellations threaten safety and could disrupt air travel nationwide. Meanwhile, some Senate Democrats have suggested federal workers are willing to continue working without pay to oppose elements of the Trump agenda. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) remarked, “I think they all would like to see the shutdown end, but they also don’t like giving Donald Trump a blank check.”

As the shutdown drags on, officials continue to monitor staffing levels and adjust flight schedules. Travelers are advised to expect extended wait times at security checkpoints and potential flight cancellations. With air traffic controllers and TSA agents stretched thin, the coming days could see further disruptions at major airports if the government remains closed.

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November 5, 2025
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Mamdani Lost Among Native New Yorkers, Win Carried by Newcomers.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo won the New York City mayoral election among native New Yorkers, but newcomers allowed Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani to carry the day.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, and New York City voters.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The mayoral election took place in New York City on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Voters born in the city backed Cuomo over Mamdani by a margin of 49 percent to 38 percent.” – NBC News

🎯IMPACT: The results highlight a divide between long-time residents and newer arrivals in New York City politics, with large-scale immigration empowering radical candidates like Mamdani over local people.

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Voters born in New York City backed former Governor Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday’s mayoral election, with the Democrat-turned-independent beating the Democrats’ socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani by a margin of 49 percent to 38 percent. However, Mamdani, a Ugandan Muslim immigrant, was able to carry the day due to overwhelming support from residents who have been in the city for under ten years, winning them by around 81 percent.

Notably, Mamdani also led among voters who have lived in New York for over a decade but were not born there, albeit more narrowly, at 55 percent to 40 percent.

“Thank you to those so often forgotten by the politics of our city, who made this movement their own. I speak of Yemeni bodega owners and Mexican abuelas. Senegalese taxi drivers and Uzbek nurses. Trinidadian line cooks and Ethiopian aunties,” Mamdani’s said during his victory speech, declaring: “New York will remain a city of immigrants: a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant.”

The results underscore the radical political change that can be brought about by mass migration. Mamdani, who believes in fringe policies such as defunding the police, abolishing prisons, and imposing higher taxes on “whiter neighborhoods,” will now lead the largest city in the United States, despite having only become a U.S. citizen in 2018.

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November 5, 2025
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Somali-American Fails in Bid to Become Wokest Mayor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Omar Fateh, a far-left Democrat, lost his bid to become the Mayor of Minneapolis to fellow Democrat Jacob Frey by six percentage points.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Omar Fateh, Jacob Frey, and 13 other candidates, including DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Election results were released on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “While this wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I am incredibly grateful to every single person who supported our grassroots campaign. I’ll keep fighting alongside you to build the city we deserve. Onward.” – Omar Fateh

🎯IMPACT: Jacob Frey secures a third term as mayor, continuing his moderate approach to governance and rejecting the more progressive policies championed by Fateh.

IN FULL

Omar Fateh, a 30-year-old Somali-background Minnesota state senator and far-left Democrat, has lost his campaign to become mayor of Minneapolis. Fateh was defeated by incumbent Jacob Frey, 44, who secured reelection by about six percentage points, according to results released on November 5.

Frey, who will now serve a third term, ran on a platform focused on what he called “good, thoughtful governance that listens to data, research, and experts to deliver real results.” He was endorsed by Minnesota Governor and failed vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.

Fateh, who sought to become Minneapolis’s first Muslim and Somali-American mayor, addressed supporters in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “While this wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I am incredibly grateful to every single person who supported our grassroots campaign. I’ll keep fighting alongside you to build the city we deserve. Onward.”

A progressive activist in the state legislature, Fateh’s campaign was often compared to that of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist just elected Mayor of New York City. However, Fateh’s early support for the “defund the police” movement and his left-leaning positions, which Mamdani shared but deemphasized on the campaign trail, may have turned away moderate voters.

Fateh’s loss is particularly significant for Minnesota’s Somali-American community, one of the largest in the United States, with an estimated 70,000 to 90,000 residents, most living in the Twin Cities area. Members of the Somali community have been subjects of controversy in recent years, including a Minneapolis resident who was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison for their role in a 2012 kidnapping of American journalist Michael Scott Moore off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. Department of Justice identified former pirate Abdi Yusuf Hassan as a naturalized U.S. citizen of Minneapolis.

Another Somali from Minnesota, Guhaad Hashi Said, a former political operative linked to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a pandemic-era food program scam earlier this year.

The Minneapolis Police Department in late 2024 swore in its first Somali-American woman officer and its first non-citizen officer, following changes in state law that allow legal residents who are not U.S. citizens to serve.

Minnesota adopted a new state flag in 2024, a process driven by woke complaints that the previous design, featuring an American Indian on horseback and a white settler plowing land, was offensive. Critics complained the new design resembles a Somali flag.

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