Omar Mahmood Fateh, a Minnesota State Senator and son of Somali immigrants, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Minneapolis. Running as a Democratic Socialist, Fateh's platform includes raising the city's minimum wage to $20 an hour by 2028, freezing rent, and implementing policies to "Trump-proof" the city by preventing the Minneapolis Police Department from cooperating with ICE immigration enforcement. Fateh has expressed support for defunding the police and aims to create a more diverse public safety response system. He has drawn comparisons to Zohran Mamdani, another progressive politician with similar policy goals. Fateh's campaign has sparked controversy, including accusations of promoting socialist policies and facing racist and Islamophobic backlash. He has also made statements characterizing white people as the "real domestic threat," which have further fueled debate. Despite the criticism, Fateh emphasizes progressive leadership and protecting immigrant communities in Minneapolis.