Minneapolis Sen Omar Fateh's Campaign Office Vandalized with Islamophobic Threat

Minneapolis mayoral candidate and State Senator Omar Fateh's campaign office was vandalized with an Islamophobic threat reading "Somali Muslim — This warning is no joke," prompting his campaign to file a police report. Fateh, born in America to Somali immigrant parents and a Muslim, has faced a "steady stream" of hateful, racial, and Islamophobic slurs and violent threats across emails and social media, which intensified after his brief endorsement by Minneapolis Democrats brought national attention. His campaign manager and Fateh himself attribute much of the harassment to right-wing conservative media and figures, who have falsely accused him of an "attempted Islamic takeover" and questioned his American identity. Despite these attacks, Fateh vowed not to be intimidated or deterred, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for change and connecting with Minneapolis residents. Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey publicly defended Fateh, condemning the bigotry and affirming Minneapolis as a city that rejects such hate. The vandalism and threats highlight the challenges Fateh faces amid a heated mayoral race against Frey.