Somali President Condemns Trump's Reported 'Trash' Remark
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has denounced reported comments by U.S. President Donald Trump. The remarks allegedly described Somalis as "trash."
President Mohamud called the language unacceptable. He stated it insults the dignity of the entire Somali nation.
The condemnation follows U.S. media reports detailing private conversations. The remarks were reportedly made during a discussion on immigration.
The Somali government has issued no further statement. The White House has not publicly confirmed the reported comments.