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Abdi Garad, PhD

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A researcher focusing on state-building interventions and the associated security complexities of the HoA. Reposting does not mean an endorsement.

England, United Kingdom
Joined July 2009
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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This is America, or at least that’s what I believed it to be. This is what has propelled America to excel beyond all other nations, making it the aspiration of everybody around the globe. In contrast to the harmful rhetoric propagated by Trump, which sought to target specific
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@JamalOsmanMN
Jamal Osman
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🇺🇸We’ve seen moments in American history when citizens were forced to carry papers just to prove they belonged. We now look back with regret. No American should have to carry a passport to feel safe at home.👇🏾 https://t.co/kcGzrdhfRn
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nytimes.com
In Minnesota, Somali Americans have been in fear since President Trump called them “garbage.” ICE raids across the state have led to over a dozen arrests, prompting many to carry their U.S. passports...
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@Ilhan
Rep. Ilhan Omar
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We're seeing racial profiling, an egregious level of unnecessary force, and activity that appears designed for social media rather than befitting a law enforcement agency. I'm demanding answers on behalf of my constituents whose rights are being violated. https://t.co/nqXSfH7FM2
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axios.com
"I can't imagine a clearer example of waste, fraud, and abuse than what ICE leadership has unleashed in neighborhoods across the Twin Cities," Omar wrote.
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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They are proud American citizens with Somali roots residing in Minnesota. Their contributions significantly strengthen their community, the state, and the country as a whole.
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@SwaymaKdotAI
Swaymak.AI
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We’ve now helped 500+ real businesses take their first real steps into AI. Not theory. Not demos. Actual day-to-day use. And no, it hasn’t all worked perfectly. We’ve seen what doesn’t help Main Street. We’ve watched tools overpromise. We’ve learned where AI actually saves
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@EIshmael_
Elham Ishmael ✍︎
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🇸🇴❤️🇸🇴 #SomaliExcellence A whole group of Somali doctors graduated in one year ( Millions to come in 2026) real excellence on display. Let #MAGARATS and #Trump throw their little tantrums about it because nothing they say can dim Somali achievements.
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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The Somali excellence. Today, Abdifitah Ibrahim Mohamed, Elham Ali Abdirahman, and Salugla Adan Ali Jama have successfully earned their Master’s degrees in International Relations from my alma mater, the University of Birmingham. They represent just a few among the many
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@OmarFatehMN
Omar Fateh
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While ICE has been terrorizing our communities, it is important to know that you do have rights. https://t.co/l672GAxzwR
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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Abdifitah Ibrahim Mohamed, aka Agayare (or Cagayare in Somali), is a former BBC journalist. Well done, all!
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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As I continued to reflect on Dr Qaali Hussein's insightful response to the unfounded claims—particularly those propagated by Trump—I found myself celebrating the academic accomplishments of Abdifitah Ibrahim Mohamed, Elham Ali Abdirahman, and Salugla Adan Ali Jama. Each of them
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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There is no stronger and clearer rebuttal to Trump’s unfounded accusations against Somalis, particularly those who are American citizens, than the message articulated by Dr Qali Hussein. I take great pride in being Somali and stand in solidarity with my community, including
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@RBReich
Robert Reich
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Donald Trump’s mental decline has gotten worse. Why is the media only barely starting to report on it? And why won’t they ask who’s really making the decisions in the White House?
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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The inferiority complex exhibited by certain Middle Eastern individuals in the West is really astonishing. In their quest for acceptance, they resort to sycophantic flattery laced often intertwined with disinformation. A notable example is @MarioNawfal, who attempted to curry
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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I recently came across Gad Saad’s (@GadSaad) video clip, in which he claimed to be seeking to decipher Somalis’ cultural codes, and it struck me as an attempt to mislead the American public, as if he had unearthed uncharted territory. In his discussion on the incident where a
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@SawyerHackett
Sawyer Hackett
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It's time to start calling Trump immigration agenda what it is: ethnic cleansing
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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Here’s an essential update from Senator Zaynab Mohamed (@ZaynabMMohamed) of Minnesota. It’s crucial that we all spread the word!
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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In light of the unjust targeting of immigrants, particularly the dehumanisation of Somalis by Trump and his MAGA clique, the evidence provided by learned American citizens effectively counters their claims. Take a moment to dig through the insights of this knowledgeable and
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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Do you remember Mahmood Mamdani’s (@mm1124) "Good Muslim, Bad Muslim," where the distinction is not based on theology but rather on alignment with US foreign policy? According to his framework, Muslims who adhere to US policy are considered the "good" ones, while those who oppose
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Elon Musk
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This is the right attitude 🫡
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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This post expresses appreciation for the Somali community's commendable stance amid a geostrategic proxy by the UAE, intertwined with the dynamics of U.S. local politics as the midterm elections approach—two deeply interconnected issues. First, I want to commend the young Somali
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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In her TikTok account, @_sandraappiah decisively dismantles Donald Trump's groundless allegations against the Somalis, methodically addressing each point with compelling evidences that effectively debunk his assertions.
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Abdi Garad, PhD
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Research shows that the Somalis in Minnesota contribute billions of dollars, not just millions, to the local economy, directly countering President Trump’s claims. Studies and expert analyses support this conclusion.
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