Trump Attacks Somalis, Mainstream Media Just Discovers His Racism
Trump's latest tirade against Somali-Americans, where he claimed they 'destroyed our country,' is par for the course for a politician who launched his presidential bid attacking Mexicans and spent four years promoting a 'Muslim ban.' The media presents Omar's 'condemnation' as news, conveniently overlooking the fact that Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric has been a consistent staple of his political
identity since at least 2015. One might wonder what took Al Jazeera (and the broader media) so long to notice this particular brand of 'creepy' racism when aimed at specific immigrant groups. Instead of merely reporting the condemnation, perhaps a richer context would include how such blatant appeals to xenophobia frequently bolster political campaigns in the US. This isn't breaking news; this is
Donald Trump's original, unedited playbook. The outrage is cyclical, always fresh when a new community becomes the target.