Minister Rejects Trump Comments

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Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moalin Fiqi rejected comments made by US President Donald Trump, saying Somalis will not accept insults. Speaking to Reuters, Fiqi urged Trump to focus on domestic priorities. He acknowledged American military support against Al-Shabaab but stressed Somali resilience and work ethic. Fiqi distinguished Trump’s rhetoric from the broader US–Somalia security partnership and reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to maintaining national dignity on the international stage.