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Dr. Ahmed Samatar
Coverage of Dr. Ahmed Samatar in the Nexus archive.
- AT ISSUE: June 21 — Professor offers perspective into Somali community’s connection to fraud, breaking down the latest SurveyUSA polls
Federal fraud charges in Minnesota show 92 of 106 defendants are of Somali descent, prompting analysis from Dr. Ahmed Samatar, a professor at Macalester College. SurveyUSA polls highlight low approval ratings for President Trump, Governor Walz, and the war in Iran, along with public perceptions of fraud responsibility.
- Minnesota’s ‘Somali moment’- Professor offers perspective on one community’s connection to fraud
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have charged 106 people with fraud, 87% of whom are of Somali descent, linked to programs like Feeding our Future and autism treatment. Dr. Ahmed Samatar, a professor at Macalester College, discusses the community's connection to the fraud cases and rejects perceptions of an anti-Somali agenda.