The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: America’s About To Have a ‘Rendezvous’ With Europe’s Immigration Disaster
Dec 1, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson dives into the complexities of immigration in the U.S., highlighting a stark difference between past and present experiences of immigrants. He raises concerns about high-profile crimes linked to immigration and describes alleged fraud within Minnesota's Somali community. The discussion includes doubts about the vetting of Afghan refugees, a call for reduced legal immigration, and the urgent need for assimilation. Hanson warns of potential European-style social issues if policies don't change, outlining a civic identity that prioritizes American values.
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Somali Fraud Example
- Victor Davis Hanson cites a multibillion-dollar COVID-era fraud by Somali expatriates in Minnesota as an example of immigration-related problems.
- He says the community abused U.S. hospitality when audits and scrutiny were lax.
Afghan Refugee Murder Cited
- Hanson recounts an Afghan refugee who allegedly killed a National Guardsman after receiving housing and subsidies.
- He frames the murder as a replay of ingratitude toward American generosity.
From Melting Pot To Salad Bowl
- Hanson argues U.S. immigration now treats newcomers as permanent separate groups rather than assimilating them.
- He says we stopped insisting on English, legal knowledge, and cultural assimilation.