Rep. Emmer tells Somali-Americans to 'go back' if they don't assimilate

At a Faith and Freedom Coalition town hall on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer said Somali-Americans who do not assimilate should 'go the hell back to where they came from.' Minnesota Democrats, including Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Angie Craig, condemned the remarks as racist.

• Washington, United States
• Jun 24, 2026
• Severity 1 of 5 — Discriminatory speech or policy