Thread 1456581

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https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/social-media-erupts-far-left-163050898.html

> Social media erupts after far-left mayor gives victory speech in foreign language: 'Humiliating'

Newly re-elected Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey is facing backlash from conservatives for giving a victory speech in Somali and saying that Minneapolis welcomes Somalians.

In a video of the speech posted online, Frey can be seen leading chants in Somali as the crowd responds and applauds.

Popular conservative influencer Paul Szypula ripped into the progressive mayor, writing, "The pandering here is insane."

"Mayor Jacob Frey, as he won reelection, spoke almost a minute in Somalia then said Minneapolis belongs to Somalia," said Szypula.

In a second round of nonpartisan ranked-choice voting, Frey narrowly defeated a challenge from socialist Minneapolis state Sen. Omar Fateh. Fateh is the first Somali American and first Muslim to serve in the state Senate.

Fateh had the backing of the Twin Cities' chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who represents Minneapolis in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, former Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate last year who is up for re-election next year, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., endorsed Frey's campaign this year.

>>1456581 (OP)
While speaking with a crowd of Somali residents after his victory, Frey repeatedly thanked the crowd in Somali.

"To the great people of Minneapolis, and I say that very intentionally, because no matter where you are from, Minneapolis should be a place where you are proud to call home," he said.

He then proceeded to list a number of Somalian regions, saying, "Whether you are from Bosaso or Mogadishu, whether you are from Hargeisa or Garowe, whether you are from Beledweyne or southwest, Minneapolis is a place where you come to seek prosperity, where you come to raise your family."

"Here is what this election means. This election means this is a moment for unity, where the entire Somali community can come together and say, ‘This is our people. This is our city. We are united behind each other," he said.

Conservative pundit Gerry Callahan slammed Frey's speech, saying, "This is an American politician, raised in America, educated in America, ostensibly representing Americans, prostrating himself in front of bunch of foreigners. Could be the most humiliating thing I’ve ever seen."

Podcaster Matt Walsh also chimed in, writing, "As I have said many times now, politicians in this country should be required by law to speak English when addressing the public in an official capacity. There should never be a time when Americans can’t understand what their elected leaders are saying."

Nick Sortor wrote, "I don’t know how large ICE’s presence in Minneapolis is, but it needs to be much, MUCH larger."

Fox News Digital reached out to Frey’s team for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

>>1456582
This is not the first time Frey has garnered criticism over Somali language political messaging. He was also widely criticized in September for releasing a campaign ad in Somali.

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, commented on the ad, saying, "This must be stopped."

Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., also reacted to the ad, posting a disapproving gif.

Kari Lake simply wrote, "WTAF?" That's an acronym for "what the actual f---?"

Having entered office in 2018, Frey was elected to his third term as Minneapolis mayor on Tuesday. He is best known for marching with protesters during the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots, which were particularly destructive in Minneapolis, the city where George Floyd died. Frey was also seen kneeling and weeping by Floyd’s casket at a memorial service.

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>>1456581 (OP)
Why didn't you just link to the Foxnews story instead of washing it through Yahoo? Oh that's right it would have been immediately discarded if you had.

>>1456581 (OP)
Okay so I don't give one damn if this dude is giving his speech in a different language, but *holy shit* dude this is a straight up white dude who has never spoken Somali before just trying to score progressive virtue points.

It's legitimately cringe to watch

>>1456582
>"As I have said many times now, politicians in this country should be required by law to speak English when addressing the public in an official capacity. There should never be a time when Americans can’t understand what their elected leaders are saying.
Look I know Walsh is a well-known retard, but this really takes the cake. He's literally addressing a bunch of somalian immigrants with some vague welcomings. Who gives a shit?

>>1456581 (OP)
>Fox News culture war piece about social media outrage
>Yahoo!
>Tucker tweet pic from a Eurofag account
>"HE SPOKE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE OMG HELP ME ORANGE MAN i"M BEING PERSECUTED"
When were you first indoctrinated by the far right?

>>1456604
One of the reasons why I linked this story is that it's actually far more interesting than the article gives credit.
>https://sunatimes.com/articles/6442/Somali-Clan-Divisions-Surface-as-Jacob-Frey-Wins-Third-Term-in-Minneapolis-Mayoral-Race
tl;dr the reason why Omar Fateh lost was because of tribal politics between different Somali clans. It had gotten so bad that Ilhan Omar came forward and began unironically suggesting physically removing the Somalis who voted against Omar Fateh.
>https://x.com/DrewPavlou/status/1987131485938462941

>>1456612
>>https://x.com/DrewPavlou/
I miss the time when twitter link posters were laughed at and mocked on this board

>>1456615
Don't forget OP laundering Fox News, aka the main Republican propaganda network and not a news site, through Yahoo

>>1456621
Or the fact that Frey was the moderate since he was primaried by a democratic socialist, but the fringe right wing media is still labeling Frey as 'far left'
What a joke

>>1456622
>Mayor Frey victory speech
>"Minneapolis = Galmudug, Garowe, Bosaso, Mogadishu, Augadennia, Hargeisa, Nairobi, Somaliland"
Yeah man I dunno about that "moderate" thing you keep shilling.

>what's happening
>NYC
>New Jersey
>Virginia
>California
>now Minneapolis
>>1456581 (OP)
>MAGA is a lost cause
ftfy

>>1456627
Multi culteralism a centrist position, can't shove the overton window that much father to the right if you think being a racist is being a moderate.

OP's dog is possessed, the dog tells him to post this shit

>>1456581 (OP)
As a resident of Minneapolis, you get a pity point for at least making me click.

>>1456591
So does that mean you'll engage with the topic or are you just going to dismiss it because 'wah I don't like the swowce waaahh'?

>>1456656
There is no topic when the source is hyperbolic chudbait from the usual sources. If you want to discuss that stuff go to >>>/pol/

Oh no, someone speaks a language I never bothered to learn... broskis, I'm scared. Let us lash out with racism for my ignorance.

Rev up those 2026 crime statistics for Minneapolis. Can't wait for Trump to raid the city.