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U.S.President Donald Trump faced widespread condemnation after sharing a video of Muslim kindergarteners with derogatory commentary, sparking outrage in Minnesota’s Muslim and Somali communities.The New York Times highlighted the post as having 'sent shudders' through these groups, with critics calling it inhumane and dangerous.The video, accompanied by an anonymous right-wing account's remarks about 'public school in St.Paul, Minnesota,' exposed children's faces and targeted them for their religious attire.Community organizer Khalid Omar described the act as a 'red line,' emphasizing that children should not be subjected to such attacks.
James Zogby of the Arab American Institute called Trump's actions 'so low, even for him,' accusing him of bullying vulnerable populations.
Despite repeated requests, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson refused to comment on the post but defended Trump’s previous remarks about Somali schoolchildren, framing them as anti-immigrant rhetoric.
The incident underscores tensions between political figures and minority communities, raising concerns about the impact of social media on public discourse.
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