President Donald Trump faced backlash in Minnesota after reposting a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony featuring Somali schoolchildren. The video showed young girls wearing hijabs during their graduation event.
The repost included comments highlighting the girls’ attire, drawing sharp criticism from Minnesota’s large Muslim and Somali communities. Community leaders called the posts offensive and divisive.
The video originally surfaced online earlier this month, showing the ceremony at a local elementary school. Trump shared it on his social media platform, adding his own remarks.
Local officials and religious figures condemned the president’s actions. They argued the posts targeted vulnerable children for their faith and cultural identity.
Minnesota is home to one of the largest Somali populations in the United States, particularly in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. The community has faced similar incidents of public scrutiny in the past.
Advocacy groups urged the White House to clarify the president’s intent. Some asked for a formal apology to the families involved.
The incident reignited debates about religious tolerance and political rhetoric. It also highlighted ongoing tensions between the administration and minority communities.
