“A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great American Citizens and Patriots who have been so nice in allowing our Country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged, and laughed at, along with certain other foolish countries throughout the World, for being Politically Correct, and just plain STUPID, when it comes to Immigration. The official United States Foreign population stands at 53 million people (Census), most of which are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels. They and their children are supported through massive payments from Patriotic American Citizens who, because of their beautiful hearts, do not want to openly complain or cause trouble in any way, shape, or form. They put up with what has happened to our Country, but its eating them alive to do so! A migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher. This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for prey as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst Congressman/woman in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how badly she is treated, when her place of origin is a decadent, backward, and crime ridden nation, which is essentially not even a country for lack of Government, Military, Police, schools, etc…” @realDonaldTrump

Fact-Check Summary

This post intertwines partial facts about the foreign-born population with hyperbolic and unsupported claims regarding welfare, refugee impact, and crime, especially targeting Somali immigrants and specific political figures in Minnesota. Accurate statistics are shaped into a misleading narrative, while vivid language exaggerates negative impacts of immigration and refugees. Allegations regarding individual misconduct and the supposed criminality of entire demographic groups are refuted by current data and public records.

Belief Alignment Analysis

The post violates norms of inclusive and civil democratic discourse. It uses divisive and derogatory language, including personal attacks and generalizations, fostering suspicion and animosity towards immigrants and political opponents. The rhetoric undermines the credibility of facts and the dignity essential to constructive debate in a democratic society. Assertions are framed to intensify fear and distrust rather than to inform or foster public reason, distorting public understanding of immigration and civic inclusion.

Opinion

While concerns about integration, public safety, and economic allocation are valid topics, the sweeping pejorative characterizations and unsubstantiated accusations in this post do not further public understanding. Constructive engagement requires disciplined use of evidence, respect for individuals, and acknowledgment of complexity. This post exemplifies how inflammatory rhetoric and misleading framing can undermine public trust and democratic values.

TLDR

Some basic statistics about the size of the immigrant population in the U.S. are accurate, but most claims regarding welfare, refugee impact, crime rates, and the conduct of specific individuals are distortions or outright falsehoods. The post is dominated by hyperbole and divisive rhetoric that undermine factual understanding and democratic dialogue.

Claim: U.S. immigrants (especially Somalis) constitute a vast welfare-dependent population, fueling social dysfunction and crime; political leaders and individuals like Ilhan Omar are complicit or criminally suspect.

Fact: The foreign-born population is about 53 million, but immigrants use welfare at lower rates than native-born Americans. There is no evidence most are on welfare or involved in crime. Somali population numbers in Minnesota are significantly overstated. No evidence implicates Ilhan Omar in criminal entry or fraud. Crime rates in Minnesota have declined and remain below national averages. Refugees contribute economically overall.

Opinion: The post leverages some real data but deploys inflammatory language and misleading claims that damage civil discourse, propagate prejudice, and misinform the public.

TruthScore: 2

True: The total foreign-born population figure is approximately correct; Somali gangs have been documented (but not widespread as depicted).

Hyperbole: Claims of crime crisis, welfare dependency, “taking over” Minnesota, and migrant benefit calculations are exaggerated without evidence. Language directed at individuals is inflammatory and derogatory.

Lies: Most immigrants are on welfare/from prisons, Omar entered the U.S. illegally, and that refugees are the primary cause of social dysfunction are false claims with no factual basis.