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flag Minnesota’s Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wore a hijab in solidarity with Somali Americans amid a federal fraud probe targeting the community.

flag Minnesota Lt. Gov. flag Peggy Flanagan drew national attention for wearing a hijab during a visit to a Somali market, emphasizing solidarity with the community amid a federal investigation into a pandemic relief fraud scheme. flag The probe, linked to nonprofit Feeding Our Future, alleges nearly $9 billion in fraudulent claims, with 78 charges filed and many suspects from Minnesota’s Somali population. flag Flanagan, a Democratic Senate candidate, highlighted the Somali community’s contributions to the state, while critics, including Rep. Tom Emmer, called the gesture political theater. flag The controversy unfolded as President Trump proposed ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalians, heightening tensions.

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