Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized for speaking Somali in his victory speech
Backlash for Minneapolis Mayor’s Victory Speech Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, recently re-elected as a Democrat, is encountering criticism from conservatives after delivering a victory speech in Somali. In this speech, he emphasized that Minneapolis is a welcoming place for Somalis. A video from the event shows Frey leading the crowd in a chant, which some […]
Omar Fateh, known as the ‘Minnesota Mamdani,’ is defeated by Mayor Jacob Frey in the Minneapolis election.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Re-Elected On Tuesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey countered a challenge from Democratic Socialist Omar Fateh, whose left-leaning proposals have drawn comparisons to Zoran Mamdani. Frey, now 44, gained national attention in 2020 during the unrest following George Floyd’s death at the hands of a police officer. In the recent election, he […]
Minneapolis mayoral election moves to ranked choice voting as no candidate receives majority, Frey and Fateh lead the group
Minneapolis Mayoral Race Heads to Ranked-Choice Voting In Minneapolis, the mayoral race will proceed to ranked-choice voting since no candidate secured at least 50% of the votes in the recent election, according to reports. Voters in the city are able to rank three candidates in council elections, with over a dozen candidates competing for the […]
Mayor Jacob Frey Criticizes Christians for ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ After Catholic Church Shooting
Mayor Critiques “Thoughts and Prayers” After School Shooting Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey expressed frustration with those offering “thoughts and prayers” for the victims of a recent shooting at a Catholic school. On Wednesday, a gunman took the lives of two children, aged 8 and 10, and injured 17 others during a church service. At a […]