The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Trump administration, has revised its online content regarding climate change, notably removing language that attributes climate change to human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion. This alteration aligns with the administration's strategy to promote oil, gas, and coal as primary energy sources. President Donald Trump has frequently dismissed climate change, labeling it a 'hoax' and has actively worked to dismantle regulations aimed at curbing fossil fuel emissions. Critics, including Rachel Cleetus from the Union of Concerned Scientists, argue that these changes represent a systematic attack on scientific integrity, undermining established evidence of human-caused climate change.

In addition to environmental policy changes, the Trump administration has intensified scrutiny of the Somali immigrant community in Minnesota, particularly following a welfare fraud investigation that has led to charges against 78 individuals of Somali descent. This has been used to vilify the entire community, with Trump announcing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for all Somalis in Minnesota. His rhetoric has escalated, framing Somali Americans as a collective threat and calling for their deportation, raising serious concerns about the implications for social equity and the treatment of immigrant communities.

Minnesota is also facing significant public safety challenges amid a substantial shortage of police officers, exacerbated by a fraud scandal involving misappropriation of funds. Experts indicate that political leadership has diverted resources away from law enforcement, contributing to rising crime rates, including a notable increase in murders and violent incidents.

Moreover, U.S. immigration enforcement has led to the detention of American citizens, with cases like that of Leonardo Garcia Venegas, who was detained despite presenting valid identification. Reports indicate that at least 170 U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration authorities in 2025, raising concerns about demographic profiling and the accuracy of enforcement actions.

The Trump administration's immigration policies have also resulted in the cancellation of naturalization ceremonies for many immigrants, particularly those from countries identified in a June proclamation. These cancellations have left individuals in a state of uncertainty regarding their legal status, reflecting broader trends in immigration policy that may discourage legal pathways to citizenship.

In a related context, the Trump administration has taken aggressive actions in foreign policy, including the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker and military strikes against alleged narcotraffickers, raising questions about the humanitarian implications for the Venezuelan population amidst ongoing political and economic crises.

Additionally, Trump has expressed alarm over sewage contamination from Mexico, calling for immediate action to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis, which has significant public health implications for residents in the U.S. The EPA has been involved in efforts to mitigate this environmental issue, highlighting the need for comprehensive solutions to transboundary environmental challenges.