Claims of Somali TPS Termination by Trump Unsubstantiated, Current Status Extended Until 2025

A speculative social media post, dated November 22, 2025, from a user identified as "Publius," has made unsubstantiated claims regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis by former President Donald Trump. The tweet asserted, "> 🚨BREAKING: President Trump has TERMINATED the 'Temporary Protected Status' (TPS) of Somalis in Minnesota and is DEMANDING they be DEPORTED IMMEDIATELY!" This statement directly contradicts current U.S. immigration policy and official records concerning TPS for Somalia.

Temporary Protected Status is a humanitarian immigration program offering temporary lawful status to eligible foreign nationals from designated countries facing conditions like armed conflict or natural disaster. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially extended and redesignated Somalia for TPS on July 19, 2023, under Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. This status is valid through March 17, 2025, allowing current beneficiaries to retain their status and permitting additional Somali nationals to apply if they meet eligibility requirements.

During his presidency, Donald Trump's administration did terminate TPS for several countries, including El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Sudan. However, official records and news archives from that period do not indicate any termination of TPS specifically for Somalia by the Trump administration. The tweet's assertion of such an action by President Trump, especially in a future context, lacks factual basis from his previous term.

Furthermore, the tweet questioned, "> Will @Sec_Noem (DHS) carry out this order?" incorrectly identifying Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Kristi Noem currently serves as the Governor of South Dakota and has never held the position of Secretary of Homeland Security. This detail further underscores the speculative and inaccurate nature of the social media post's claims.

While the tweet accurately notes the presence of significant Somali populations in states like Minnesota, Ohio, and Georgia, the core claims regarding TPS termination and immediate deportation are unfounded. The process for TPS designation and termination involves specific legal and administrative procedures, which were not followed as described in the speculative social media post. The current status of TPS for Somalia remains extended until March 2025, offering protection against deportation for eligible individuals.