A young Somali girl has captured international attention after addressing U.S. President Donald Trump in a heartfelt video, questioning the growing discrimination and stereotyping against her community.
In the video, shared on Afro Buzz’s Instagram, the girl directly challenged Trump, asking:
“How can you connect me to bad individuals when I am a good citizen who follows the law respectfully?”
She highlighted a fraud case in Minneapolis, which involved Somali suspects, and expressed concern over the blanket punishment of her entire community.
“These individuals made a bad choice. How in what way can you connect me and that bad individual if I’m a good citizen that follows the law respectfully? You literally can’t. This is xenophobia. There’s a term for it. You hate my ethnicity and that is showing,” she said.
The young speaker’s calm, intelligent, and fearless address has resonated widely online, with many praising her bravery and thoughtful articulation in the face of prejudice.
Her video has sparked broader conversations about the experiences of Somali Americans in Minnesota and across the United States, highlighting the challenges of xenophobia and racial profiling.
Observers note that her message underscores the importance of addressing systemic discrimination while giving voice to young leaders who are shaping the public discourse on inclusion and civil rights.
