Trump administration: Somali ruler Artan poses a threat to US national security

On Wednesday, the Trump administration justified preventing Somali referee Omar Abdelkader Artan from entering the United States to participate in the FIFA World Cup, due to his connections with individuals “suspected of belonging to terrorist organizations.” Artan, who won the title of best referee in the men’s category in 2025 from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was scheduled to become the first Somali to manage […] The post Trump administration: The Somali ruling regime, Artan, poses a threat to American national security appeared first on Ashkin.