The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1862 - Somali Migrants CAUGHT Using Your Tax Dollars To Fund Terrorists
Nov 21, 2025
Lila Rose, a pro-life activist and founder of Live Action, joins to tackle pressing cultural issues. They discuss the alarming reports of Somali communities in Minnesota allegedly misusing welfare funds to support terrorism. Lila sheds light on the psychological factors driving attention-seeking behaviors, linked to a recent hate hoax incident. The pair also critique the impact of social media trends on female self-image and explore the complexities of immigration and citizenship in contemporary discourse.
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Welfare Fraud Linked To Terror Funding
- Minnesota Somalis allegedly exploited multiple welfare programs to funnel hundreds of millions in fraudulently obtained funds, some of which reportedly financed al-Shabaab.
- Michael Knowles argues this shows how social cohesion is required for a robust welfare state and that fraud necessitates rethinking welfare policy.
Social Cohesion Shapes Welfare Success
- Economic policy cannot be divorced from social policy because trust and social solidarity determine whether safety nets work.
- Knowles says homogeneous societies sustain larger welfare programs with less abuse, linking cultural cohesion to policy success.
Capitol Aide's Self-Inflicted Mutilation
- An ex-GOP congressional aide allegedly carved 'Trump whore' on herself and claimed an attack, but evidence suggests she self-inflicted the wounds.
- Michael Knowles and Lila Rose discuss this as an unusual hate-hoax from the right and an attention-seeking act.
