Jaylani Hussein
Jaylani Hussein is the executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), where he advocates for the rights of the Somali-American community. Recently, he has been in the news for his criticism of President Donald Trump's remarks regarding Somali immigrants, which he described as politically charged rhetoric aimed at demonizing the Muslim community. Hussein has also highlighted concerns about a planned operation targeting Somali immigrants in Minnesota, emphasizing that a significant portion of the Somali population in the area are American citizens.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 468,179 | $21,000,000 | 29,703$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 746 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Norway | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,048 | $403,000 | 375$ |
| Totals | 5 | 337,210,444 | 473,973 | $21,409,000 | 30,084$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Jaylani Hussein believes Trump's attacks will ultimately strengthen the Somali community in Minnesota.
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United States:
Jaylani Hussein rejected the idea of collective blame for criminal activity in the Somali community.
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United States:
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of CAIR–Minnesota, said that faith remains central to Somali life.
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Guyana:
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Minnesota, said many community members now fear for their safety.
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Norway:
Somali-American Jaylani Hussein criticizes the American president and describes the planned operation as an attack on their community.
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