#IlhanOmar: #Trump's ‘obsession' is ‘#creepy and unhealthy' as raids expand

Jason K. Morrell
Thu, December 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM EST

"Two major federal #immigration operations were underway Wednesday in #Minneapolis and #NewOrleans. They unfolded just as President Donald Trump delivered new attacks on Somali immigrants and on Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar.

"#CivilRights groups say the timing and rhetoric are escalating fear in immigrant communities already bracing for enforcement actions.

Omar responds to Trump's comments

"Trump on Wednesday launched a new round of criticism aimed at #Somali immigrants, Minnesota's largest immigrant community. He told reporters that 'Somalians should be out of here" and claimed they had "destroyed our country.'

"He said Somalia was 'not even a nation' and that he hoped never to visit, drawing condemnation from Minneapolis officials.

"The president then turned his ire to Omar, who is #SomaliAmerican and a frequent target his attacks. He said, "You have her talking about ‘The constitution provides me with …' Go back to your own country and figure out your constitution.'

"Omar responded, saying, 'Our president's obsession with me and the Somali community really is creepy and unhealthy.'

"She added that her constituents 'are not going to be scapegoated' and 'are here to stay.'

"NBC News reporting indicates federal officials are preparing an enforcement operation in Minnesota that could focus heavily on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.

Raids already underway in Minneapolis

"Federal immigration agents began operations in Minneapolis just hours before Trump made the comments. Officials say they are targeting immigrants accused of serious crimes, though advocates warn the sweeps are casting a much wider net.

What's happening in New Orleans

"In #NewOrleans, specifically in #Kenner, a suburb with one of #Louisiana's largest #Hispanic populations, residents saw #BorderPatrol agents in marked and unmarked vehicles driving slowly through neighborhoods, gas stations and big-box store parking lots, according to the Associated Press and NBC News.

"Reporters observed agents stopping at least one man mowing a lawn and surrounding another home where a man climbed onto the roof until officers eventually left. Many agents wore Border Patrol identifiers but had their faces covered.

"A #DHS official said the New Orleans surge is aimed at immigrants accused of crimes including home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto and rape. The agency has blamed 'sanctuary-style' local policies for allowing some people with ICE detainers to be released from custody.

Fear across immigrant neighborhoods

"The tactics have rattled families across #JeffersonParish and surrounding communities.

"A #Honduran immigrant told Noticias Telemundo he has avoided leaving his home for two weeks.

" 'We've stopped going to work because our fear is that we'll be stopped,' he said."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ilhan-omar-trumps-obsession-creepy-121756009.html

#SanctuaryCities #USPol #ICETerrorism #ICESucks #MurderPatrol #TooManyCreeps #TrumpIsACreep #CharacteristicsOfFascism

Jefferson Feed, Jefferson Hwy Jefferson Parish Louisiana yesterday - with a bowl for Scrim.

Photos by Infrogmation of New Orleans.

#Scrim
#Louisiana
#JeffersonParish

Actual photo of Virtual school.
Is this real life?

(Jefferson Highway, Old Jefferson Louisiana. Photo by Infrogmation of New Orleans)

#Louisiana #school #virtual #irl #JeffersonParish

Deep Dive into Jefferson Parish's "How The West Was Won" on Indie Wednesday!

This Indie Wednesday, we're taking a trip down West Coast lanes with Jefferson Parish's epic album "How The West Was Won."

Get ready for smooth grooves, introspective lyrics, and a journey through the Californian experience. This album is packed with tracks you won't want to miss. #IndieWednesday #JeffersonParish #NewMusicDiscovery

https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/fafa5ef0-c74a-4d3a-b46a-8e50ad6a19ac

Greater New Orleans: Boil water notice for Jefferson Parish East Bank; major water main break.

https://www.nola.com/news/jefferson_parish/jefferson-parish-issues-boil-water-advisory-for-the-east-bank-after-water-main-break/article_29504e3c-ba42-11ee-92ac-a7e5ca07bf32.html

#Louisiana #JeffersonParish #NOLA

Deano Bonano tells it like it is.

“In my opinion, that’s why companies come to Louisiana: because we have lax enforcement on environmental issues.”

https://www.nola.com/news/jefferson_parish/dyno-nobel-boiler-fine-outrages-jefferson-parish-officials/article_a5218d18-7367-11ee-be63-5bfb4f49f714.html

There’s so much more that could be said. For example, we might expound upon what "business friendly" really means. But sometimes less is more. Thank you, Councilmember Bonano, for speaking the truth.

#Louisiana #JeffersonParish #AirPollution