WATCH: Minnesota Lt Governor Peggy Flanagan Wears Hijab to Pander to Somalis

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan appeared in a video wearing a hijab while addressing members of the Somali community, gushing about how they’re woven into the “fabric” of the state.

Flanagan, of course, is not Muslim.

This comes amid growing backlash against Somali-linked fraud scandals in her state, which drained billions in taxpayer dollars.

Flanagan wore the ridiculous costume during an appearance at the Somali Carmel Market.

“Assalamu alaikum. My name’s Peggy Flanagan, I am the lieutenant governor of Minnesota, and I’m really honored and humbled to be here with all of you today. I am incredibly clear that the Somali community is part of the fabric of the states of Minnesota,” Flanagan says in the video.

She continued, “I think about my friendship with Nimco, we’ve been friends for almost 25 years and when I think of being part of Minnesota and growing up here, the Somali community has always been a part of my Minnesota.”

Flanagan urged people in the state to shop at Somali businesses to “support our immigrant neighbors.”

“So, I want to just encourage the community to know that, we’re with you, we’ve got your back. I am here shopping today and just encourage other folks to show up, support our Somali businesses, support our immigrant neighbors, and I know that things are scary right now and just know that there are more people who are looking out for you there, and there are more people who are here to support you than you know.”

Flanagan concluded, “I will continue to stand with the Somali community to be with you and to do all I can to return the friendship and community that the Somali community has shown me, thank you so much.”

WATCH:

Minnesota Lt Governor Peggy Flanagan put on a hijab to pander to Somalis

“The Somali community is part of the fabric of the state of Minnesota” pic.twitter.com/aC37FIJekj

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) December 26, 2025

This is the same Flanagan who, just months ago in August, proudly wore a T-shirt featuring a large knife alongside the slogan “Protect Trans Kids.”

How does Flanagan square her radical pro-trans advocacy with cozying up to a conservative Muslim community, where views on LGBT issues often clash sharply?

FLASHBACK: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota discusses gender-affirming care while wearing a shirt with the message “Protect Trans Kids.”

“This is life saving and life affirming healthcare.”

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— I Meme Therefore I Am (@ImMeme0) August 27, 2025

Flanagan panders to whoever is in the room for votes, while ignoring the cultural contradictions and the real problems, like crime and fraud, plaguing her state.

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