The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1867 - President Trump Really, Really, Really Doesn't Like Somalis
Dec 3, 2025
President Trump brings the drama with a wild rant about Somalis, ruffling some feathers. Sabrina Carpenter speaks out against the White House using her song in an ICE video. There's a shocking story from the UK where a female assault victim gets arrested for using a homophobic slur. The discussion dives into the implications of recent Tennessee election results and critiques surrounding immigration policies. It all wraps up with a sneak peek of fun segments on the horizon!
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Immigration Debate Shifted Right
- Michael J. Knowles argues Trump's cabinet rant exposes a shift of immigration debate far to the right.
- He claims Trump speaks plainly about perceived criminality and cultural mismatch among some immigrant groups.
Community Letter Defending Accused Rapist
- Knowles recounts a letter from Somali community members supporting a man accused of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl.
- He uses the letter to illustrate cultural defenses that shocked him and fueled his critique of Somali immigration.
Cultural Relativism Versus Social Cohesion
- Knowles links cultural relativism to tolerance of practices he deems incompatible with Western norms.
- He argues immigration policy should exclude groups from cultures that clash with host-country norms.