Maine State Representative Deqa Dhalac, a Somali immigrant and former Mayor of South Portland, has openly admitted her true loyalty lies not with the United States, but with Somalia. In a shocking statement captured on video, Dhalac declared that Somalis living abroad—particularly in the U.S.—must always prioritize Somalia and focus on developing it.
This raises a serious question: Why is an elected U.S. official prioritizing another country instead of the American citizens she swore to serve?
🔹 Dhalac’s Statements: A Betrayal of Her Oath?
In the video obtained by The Maine Wire, Dhalac says:
“We Somalis living outside of Somalia must always prioritize our country, Somalia, and think of developing our country. This must be done, especially by those Somalis abroad, such as in the U.S.”
This statement directly contradicts the duties of an American public servant. If she truly believes Somalia should come first, then why is she serving in an American government position instead of holding office in Somalia?
If any American-born politician made similar statements about pledging allegiance to another country while holding office in the U.S., they would be called a traitor and forced to resign. Why is Dhalac being treated any differently?
Maine State Rep Deqa Dhalac says she will always prioritize her home country of Somalia pic.twitter.com/62BT1ReIlC
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 5, 2025
Her Troubling Political Record
Dhalac’s loyalty to Somalia over America is not an isolated incident.
- In 2024, she sponsored legislation to create the Office of New Americans, a move many critics argue was meant to expand resources for immigrants instead of focusing on helping American citizens.
- She has strong ties to radical leftist organizations and has previously criticized President Trump, falsely claiming he was putting immigrants like her “at risk.”
- She has pushed for policies that benefit refugees and non-citizens rather than ensuring the American people—especially the hard-working taxpayers of Maine—are put first.
If Dhalac’s priority is Somalia, then she has no business serving in American politics.
The Pattern of Divided Loyalties in American Politics
This isn’t the first time a Somali-born politician has expressed loyalty to Somalia over America.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has also made similar remarks, boasting about how she influences U.S. policy to benefit Somalia rather than the American people.
- She has publicly aligned herself with foreign interests and consistently criticized the country that gave her the opportunity to hold office.
- How many other politicians are using America’s system while secretly prioritizing another country’s interests?
If you are elected to serve in the United States, your loyalty should be to the United States—period. If not, leave and serve the country you truly pledge allegiance to.
Why Is She Still in Office?
Dhalac’s comments should have immediately disqualified her from holding public office. Yet, she remains in power with zero accountability from Maine’s Democratic leadership.
- Where is the outrage from state officials
- Why isn’t she being removed for betraying American values?
- Why are American taxpayers funding a politician who openly admits she prioritizes another country?
This is yet another example of weak leadership and political corruption. Maine’s voters deserve representatives who put America first—not foreign interests and personal agendas.
Conclusion: If You Prioritize Another Country, You Should Leave This One
America is a land of opportunity, but it should not be a stepping stone for foreign nationals to infiltrate our government and use their positions to benefit another country.
- If Deqa Dhalac truly believes Somalia should come first, she should resign and go serve in Somalia.
- If any politician places another country’s interests above America’s, they should immediately be removed from office.
- This is the United States of America. Our leaders should be 100% loyal to our nation—no exceptions.
It’s time for Americans to wake up and demand accountability from elected officials who fail to uphold their duty to this country.