Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar: How Exactly Have Somalis Made Life in America Better?
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Dec 9, 2025 Delve into the controversial impact of Somali immigrants in Minnesota, where Victor Davis Hanson challenges the narrative of enrichment. He links fraud allegations to political figures and debates the dichotomy of immigrant success versus grievance. The conversation shifts to dangers on the roads due to unlicensed drivers and the strain on California's healthcare system from illegal immigrants. Additionally, Hanson critiques campus radicalism and the role of foreign funding in education, wrapping up with musings on Trump's rhetoric and its implications for American politics.
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Demand Evidence For Immigration Benefits
- Victor Davis Hanson questions claims that Somali immigration has clearly improved Minneapolis without offering supporting metrics.
- He urges officials to produce crime and fraud statistics to justify assertions of benefit.
Refugee Success Story Versus Grievance Politics
- Victor shares Max Nikias's refugee-to-university-president life as an immigrant success story.
- He contrasts that with Ilhan Omar's approach, which he views as grievance-based and tribal.
Policy Shift Favored Poorer Immigrants
- Post-1965 immigration policy intentionally shifted toward poorer source countries to create dependency and political alignment.
- Victor argues this produced long-term cultural and fiscal problems for the U.S.