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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 7.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 78,215 | $1,700,000 | 3,499$ |
| Spain | 2 | 7.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 88,050 | $1,400,000 | 2,637$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 94,595 | $340,000 | 330$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.58% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 344,818 | $350,000 | 2,035$ |
| Totals | 6 | 241,407,289 | 605,678 | $3,790,000 | 8,501$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
Jaylani Hussein leads the Somali community in resisting the federal government's actions.
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Spain:
Jaylani Hussein is the executive director of CAIR and a prominent figure in the Somali diaspora in Minnesota.
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South Africa:
Jaylani Hussein said the killing had deepened fear and anxiety within communities unsettled by aggressive enforcement tactics.
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Vietnam:
Jaylani Hussein condemned the attack on Ilhan Omar as a result of ongoing smear campaigns.
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Canada:
Jaylani Hussein stated that Mr. Bovino’s ouster should motivate protesters to continue their efforts.
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Canada:
Jaylani Hussein criticized the treatment of the Somali community as criminals for the actions of a few individuals involved in fraud.
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Sweden:
Jaylani Hussein is the chairman of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Minnesota and discusses the impact of crime on the Somali community.
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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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