Summary
A 2015 podcast episode highlights Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer's support for legal Somali immigrants but his current stance calls for strict actions against those involved in fraud. Minnesota has the largest Somali community in the U.S., and some government funds intended for programs in the state may have been misused. President Donald Trump and others have made recent statements about Somali immigrants in the context of these fraud concerns.
Key Facts
- Representative Tom Emmer supported legal Somali immigrants in a 2015 town hall meeting.
- Emmer recently called for deporting Somalis involved in fraud in Minnesota.
- Concerns have been raised about fraud involving over $1 billion in taxpayer money in Minnesota.
- Federal prosecutors reported that 59 people have been convicted of fraud related to this issue.
- Minnesota has the largest Somali community in the United States.
- President Donald Trump made remarks about Somali immigrants during a Cabinet meeting, expressing a negative stance.
- Emmer has suggested changing the law to revoke the citizenship of naturalized citizens involved in fraud.
