“Hateful CLOWN!” Minnesota Somali Fraud Scandal | Piers Morgan Calls Out Valentina Gomez

Remarks on Muslims in the U.S. [00:01]

• Statements were made expressing a desire to expel "dirty Muslims" from Texas and the country.
• The speaker claimed not to fear groomers, pedophiles, corrupt politicians, or "dirty Muslims."
• Accusations of bigotry were leveled against an individual, with claims their IQ was low.
• Comparisons were made between Donald Trump, Pete Hexith, and Jeffrey Dahmer regarding the number of people killed.
• A claim was made of having killed more people than Jeffrey Dahmer without considering oneself a bad person.

Minnesota Fraud Scandal and Somali Community [00:34]

• A fraud scandal in Minnesota involved over $1 billion illicitly drained from welfare programs, primarily by members of a large Somali community.
• Some of this money is suspected to have ended up in the coffers of the Islamist terror group Al-Shabaab.
• Initial investigations into the fraud were reportedly silenced due to fears of racism.
• Echoes of a UK grooming scandal involving systematic abuse of young white girls by Pakistani men, which was ignored due to fears of stoking racial tensions, were mentioned.
• The absurdity of stereotyping all British Muslim men as rapists was highlighted, and similarly, it was deemed wrong to label all 16,000 Somalis in the U.S. as thieves.
• Dissatisfaction was expressed regarding rhetoric originating from the White House.

Rhetoric Against Somalis and Immigration Policy [01:22]

• Accusations of Somalis ripping off the state for billions of dollars annually were made.
• A claim that Somalis contribute nothing and rely heavily on welfare (88%) was stated.
• The sentiment of not wanting certain groups in the country was reiterated, with reasons cited as their country being "no good" and having "stakes."
• This sentiment was extended to other countries as well.
• Concerns were raised about the President's words potentially inciting open season on all Muslims, citing an attack by an Afghan immigrant who had worked with the CIA.

Valentina Gomez's Political Stance [02:25]

• Republican congressional candidate Valentina Gomez officially filed to become a congresswoman for Texas.
• Her platform included a call to "kick every dirty Muslim out of Texas," framing it as a choice for voters.
• She stated that while it's an election for her, it's a matter of life for others.
• Gomez asserted that Texas has become more Muslim under "weak Republicans" and that New York City, Michigan, and Minnesota have "fallen to Islam."
• She warned that Texas could be next if voters did not choose correctly.

Debate on "Woke" Politics and Immigration [02:54]

• A critique of "woke" identity politics was presented, advocating for judging people by actions rather than identity.
• The importance of avoiding divisive factions based on race or religion was emphasized.
• Immigration and security were framed as separate debates.
• A message to those blaming Muslims for problems was to "stop being so woke."

Department of Homeland Security Perspective on Vetting [03:25]

• Trisha Mcclaclin, Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs at DHS, discussed legitimate immigration issues.
• The success of the Trump administration in "shutting down the southern border" was contrasted with the Biden administration.
• The consensus that undocumented immigrants committing crimes should be deported was noted.
• A contention arises with deporting individuals solely for being undocumented.
• A new flashpoint involved an attack on the National Guard by an Afghan who had assisted U.S. and allied forces.

Vetting Procedures and Public Safety [05:00]

• The focus is on public safety rather than policing people's words.
• The individual who attacked the National Guardsman entered under Operation Allies Welcome during the Biden administration with minimal vetting, no biometric checks, and no criminal background checks.
• The Trump administration's efforts to reimplement social media vetting, biometric checks, and financial/cyber background checks were highlighted.
• Knowing who is in the country is crucial for public safety.
• The principle is to ensure those entering have the country's best interests at heart.

Somalian Population and Generalizations [06:20]

• There are an estimated 260,000 people of Somalian descent in the U.S., with the largest population in Minneapolis-St. Paul (84,000), of whom 58% were born in the U.S.
• The question was raised whether it's fair to label all Somalis as criminals when many are law-abiding citizens.
• The focus is on following facts, data, and leading indicators.
• For countries like Somalia or Afghanistan with failed regimes, the U.S. relies on information from the country of origin for background checks.
• If a country like the Taliban withholds information, it could lead to allowing terrorists into the U.S.
• Homeland Security Investigations are looking holistically at data and leading indicators for public safety threats, potential terrorists, and public charges ("using our social safety net as a hammock").

Travel Bans and Vetting Challenges [08:05]

• A focus on 19 countries of concern and a potential expansion of a travel ban to over 30 countries were mentioned.
• The timeline for releasing this list was questioned.
• Pauses and reviews are to be conducted on a case-by-case basis to ensure fairness and prevent threats.
• The influx of nearly 200,000 Afghan nationals and millions of individuals through parole programs since September 2021 requires evaluation.
• The release of the list of countries is dependent on the President's review.

Message to Muslim Community and National Security [09:31]

• Millions of Muslims in the U.S. are concerned that the Trump administration does not want them in America.
• The primary duty of a leader is to protect their people, especially after a terrorist attack.
• The administration has the right to vet who is in the country to prevent future attacks.
• Another terrorist plot was thwarted just 24 hours before a previous attack, involving an individual who also entered under Operation Allies Welcome.

Domestic Crime vs. Immigration Threats [10:43]

• U.S. citizens and service members have also committed terrible crimes, indicating it's not exclusive to those entering through specific programs.
• There is a "duty of care" for individuals who have directly helped the U.S. in war zones, as they may face execution if sent back to countries like Afghanistan.
• The job of a leader is to solve domestic problems before admitting more people who could pose a national security threat.
• The question of whether some individuals who claimed to help the U.S. military were genuinely assisting or had other interests was raised.
• Collaboration with the Department of War on such matters is ongoing.

Handling of Afghan Allies and Assimilation [12:48]

• The issue is complex, with many Afghans who aided America in the war against the Taliban being brought to the U.S.
• Fears exist that these individuals might be sent back to Afghanistan and face threats to their lives.
• The analogy of explaining a Walmart to someone unfamiliar with such a concept highlights potential difficulties in assimilation.
• Individuals from certain backgrounds may have limited capacity to adapt to the U.S. due to a life of violence and war.
• Assimilation requires significant thought and planning, not just immediate solutions.

Generalizations and Bigotry in Immigration Debate [15:48]

• Mass shootings in the U.S. are overwhelmingly committed by white individuals, yet this is not used to demonize the entire white community.
• The approach to such acts typically involves examining mental health and ideological motivations with nuance.
• The current administration is accused of trafficking in bigotry.
• The violence committed by an individual from Afghanistan is not seen as representative of all Afghans or Muslims.
• Generalizing threats based on ethnicity or religion is described as "bigotry 101."
• The use of bigotry for political advantage is disappointing and detrimental to building a strong, united country.

Valentina Gomez's Stance on Muslims and America [17:16]

• Valentina Gomez was seen laughing during a discussion of her rhetoric.
• Her statement, "Vote for me so we can kick every dirty Muslim out of Texas," was highlighted.
• The question was posed about the acceptability of such language compared to a Muslim candidate calling for the expulsion of Christians.
• Gomez introduced herself as Valentina Gomez, running for Congress in Texas, and a follower of Jesus Christ.
• She asserted that England and the U.S. were built by "white Christian men" not by "Muhammads."
• She called her statements the "truth" and described America as a Christian nation.
• She alleged that Muslims "burn our churches, rape our women, shoot our American soldiers."
• Her brother is a National Guardsman, and she believes "dirty Muslims" have no place in America or England.

Islamophobia and Constitutional Rights [19:06]

• The term "Islamophobe" was used, with the assertion that such phrases do not exist.
• The argument was made that it is possible to make pertinent points without resorting to hateful rhetoric towards an entire religion.
• The roughly 5 million Muslims in the U.S. were discussed, questioning the categorization of them in a "grotesque manner."
• The suggestion was made that these Muslims should return to their 56 "Muslim nations."
• The speaker reiterated not fearing groomers, pedophiles, corrupt politicians, or "dirty Muslims."

Critique of Valentina Gomez and the GOP [19:47]

• Valentina Gomez was called a bigot engaging in the "worst kinds of bigotry imaginable" and "fundamentally unamerican" due to the U.S. Constitution's prohibition of religious discrimination.
• Her campaign was described as "irony beyond imagination."
• She was labeled a "charlatan" who doesn't know what she's talking about, with her IQ humorously estimated to be "around room temperature."
• The real scandal was identified as the GOP having a candidate running under its flag who engages in "hateful, incendiary rhetoric" without objection.
• This is seen as a slippery slope leading to a "very dark place."

"Christian Nation" vs. Secular Republic [22:30]

• The idea of America being a Christian nation was challenged, with the founders of the country being cited as evidence against it.
• America is described as a secular democratic republic where freedom of belief is protected.
• The importance of standing united on basic principles of human dignity, rights, and religious freedom was stressed, even for those with whom one disagrees.
• Losing these principles can lead to fascism and anarchy.

First Amendment and Consequences of Speech [23:33]

• Debates should be had without descending into blanket bigotry.
• The First Amendment allows individuals to say whatever they want, but they must deal with the consequences.
• The speaker admitted to being "canceled" and believes in free speech with accountability.
• The term "death squad" was questioned as inaccurate for counter-terror pursuit teams.
• Broad-brushing individuals based on religion or skin color is wrong.
• Relying solely on labels like "Islamophobe" or "racist" is insufficient.

Drone Strikes and International Law [31:11]

• The argument was made that Donald Trump and Pete Hexith have killed more people than Jeffrey Dahmer with illegal strikes violating international law.
• The justification for drone strikes against designated terrorist organizations was discussed, with claims that they are legally authorized.
• The effectiveness and ethics of "delegated authority kill missions" were questioned.
• The potential for 50,000 people to die annually from fentanyl was mentioned as a justification for eliminating those involved in its trafficking.
• The killing of Admiral Alwaki and his son by drone strike under President Obama was cited.

Venezuelan Boat Strikes and Geneva Convention [31:19]

• Concerns were raised about strikes on Venezuelan boats, with a lack of evidence that all occupants were gang members.
• A "double attack" where people were attacked while in the water was mentioned, potentially breaching the Geneva Convention.
• The argument was made that if these are designated terrorist organizations, drone strikes are legal, but the justification for bombing boats without confirmation of their involvement in drug smuggling or posing a threat was questioned.
• The strikes were described as a grotesque abuse of power and violence for political ends.

Sharia Courts and Legal Supremacy [33:14]

• The existence of nearly 100 unofficial Sharia law courts in the UK was discussed as operating outside the country's legal framework.
• The question of whether countries should tolerate rival courts operating within their borders was posed.
• Sharia courts should not supersede the laws of the country.
• Consensual settlement of disputes using religious law is permissible, but the law of the land must reign supreme.
• These courts should not impose their decisions on individuals against their will.

"Christian Nation" and Muslim Presence [36:15]

• Sharia courts have no place in England or "Christian nations."
• The suggestion was made that Muslims belong in their 56 "Muslim nations."
• Support was expressed for bombing "narot terrorism to oblivion."
• Accusations of defending terrorists were made against a fellow panelist.

COVID-19 Vaccine Stance and Apologies [37:17]

• A past criticism of individuals not wanting the COVID-19 vaccine was brought up.
• The speaker admitted to being wrong about the COVID-19 vaccine stance and apologized.
• A lack of admission of wrongdoing or apology for hateful speech was noted in another individual.
• A defense of one's statements and actions as having "endured the test of time" was made.
• A claim that England has only gotten "more Muslim" over 20 years was made, implying complicity in the "rape of England into its submission."
• The statement that "England is better off without all the Muslims" was made, extending this to the United States.

Assimilation and Muslim Contributions [39:22]

• Muslims are characterized as not being there to assimilate to American or British ways of life.
• They are accused of contributing only to "rape statistics and terrorist attacks."
• The counterpoint was made that white Christians also commit crimes, and the same applies to Muslims.
• The British Pakistani grooming scandal was acknowledged as a "disgusting scandal."
• It was argued that this scandal does not mean all Muslims are complicit.

Muslim Terrorism and Iraq Invasion [40:50]

• A claim was made that one cannot "take the terrorism out of a Muslim."
• A challenge was issued to provide an example of a Christian committing a terrorist attack against Muslims.
• The illegal invasion of Iraq in 2003 by the UK and U.S. was brought up as a point of contention.
• The speaker stated they waged a campaign against the invasion and questioned if the other side cared about the million lives lost.

Iraq War and Middle East Instability [41:13]

• The invasion of Iraq in 2003 was described as illegal, resulting in a million deaths and the rise of ISIS.
• The war was called a "stain on my country" and that Prime Minister Tony Blair should have been held accountable.
• The pretext of Saddam Hussein possessing weapons of mass destruction was false.
• The claim was made that the Middle East's "intellect has not grown a year since the Taliban, ISIS."

Valentina Gomez's "American Dream" Claim [42:30]

• Valentina Gomez stated she is the "American dream on steroids" and has "worked my way to the top."
• This was refuted by another panelist who called her the "American nightmare" and someone fermenting hatred.
• Gomez reiterated that Muslims belong in their "Muslim nations."

Deportation of Muslims and Bigotry [43:00]

• The question was posed whether every Muslim would be deported from the U.S. and UK.
• The response was "Yes."
• The term "bigot" and "genocidal rhetoric" were used to describe these statements.

Acts of Terrorism by Non-Muslims [44:48]

• The claim was made that only Muslims commit acts of violence was challenged.
• Examples given included Christian extremists bombing abortion clinics, Christian child soldiers in Africa, and a Jewish fanatic in Montana.
• Acts of Jewish fanatics in Israel stabbing people at a gay pride parade and religiously motivated fanatics engaging in the onslaught in Gaza were also mentioned.
• The argument was that these examples do not justify painting the entire Jewish or Christian community with the same brush.

Asylum Seekers and Vetting Data [46:02]

• The U.S. should have allowed Jewish people to seek refuge before the Holocaust.
• The asylum system was established to allow people fleeing persecution to undergo vetting.
• A study by the Cato Institute found that very few asylum seekers have caused harm to the U.S.
• The chances of an American being killed by an asylum seeker are 1 in 4 billion, significantly lower than being a victim of a mass shooting.
• The majority of mass shootings are committed by Christian men, but not all Christians or men are demonized.

Immigration System and Policy Solutions [47:17]

• The immigration system is described as broken and unjust.
• Solutions involve a more thorough vetting and immigration system, with more judges and attorneys.
• Refugees and asylum seekers desire peace and safety, not invasion or Taliban rule.
• Donald Trump's release of 5,000 Taliban terrorists as negotiation tactics was called "atrocious."
• Data suggests minimal harm caused by asylum seekers.
• Working together to build a stronger union is needed.

Immigration Raids and Use of Music [48:29]

• The White House used a Sabrina Carpenter song for a video of immigration raids, which Carpenter called "evil and disgusting."
• There is near-universal agreement that the clampdown on the southern border has been successful and good for national security.
• The deportation of undocumented immigrants who commit crimes is generally accepted.
• Unease exists regarding ICE raids on individuals who have lived in the country for years, have families, jobs, and contribute to society.
• A more nuanced approach than simple deportation for working and contributing individuals was suggested, potentially leading to citizenship.
• The visual of tracking and tackling workers, including a woman, was seen as problematic, and the artist's disapproval of her music being used for such a video was respected.

Southern Border Control and American Identity [50:49]

• The Biden administration is seen as having lost control of the southern border, with potentially over 10 million people entering illegally.
• The premise that "if you don't have a border, you haven't got a country" was invoked.
• A nuanced view suggests that individuals who have been in the country long-term, are law-abiding, contributing, and have families, should be considered differently.
• This nuanced approach is likely in line with the views of many Americans.

Cruelty in Immigration Enforcement [51:37]

• There is a legitimate debate around immigration.
• The current administration is accused of sadism and taking pleasure in making others' lives difficult, citing an "ASMR video on the sound of chains of immigrants."
• Immigrants who arrived as children and have no other home face alien environments when deported.
• Raids are described as kidnapping people off the streets, leaving children stranded, or using children to lure parents.
• American citizens have been arrested on suspicion of being undocumented immigrants.
• People have died in ICE custody.
• This is not about policy debate but about the "sheer cruelty" and "sadism and xenophobia" shown towards immigrants.
• The lack of answers from the administration beyond cruelty in the name of national security is criticized.

Data on Criminal Records of Detainees [53:07]

• Data shows that over 97% of people trafficked and rounded up in Chicago have no criminal record.
• In North Carolina, 70% of those detained had no criminal record.
• ProPublica found that 170 U.S. citizens have been arrested, primarily due to their Latino ethnicity.
• Pregnant women have suffered miscarriages due to torture in ICE facilities.
• These actions lack due process and do not reflect what Americans want for true safety.

Valentina Gomez's Election Prospects and Rhetoric [53:51]

• Valentina Gomez will face the judgment of the Texan people in the ballot box.
• A pledge was made to have her back on the show if she wins, but not if she loses.
• Gomez's claim that her team begged to be on the show was refuted, stating only one email was sent, and she immediately accepted.
• Her rhetoric was described as "vile and bigoted," and she was called the "American nightmare" for fermenting hatred.
• It was stated that the people of Texas would not vote for her because she is a "vile bigot."

Final Exchange and Host's Pledge [54:22]

• Gomez maintained that her statements and actions have endured the test of time and apologized for nothing.
• She reiterated that England has become more Muslim over 20 years and that she is not "uncensored" but complicit.
• She believes England is better off without Muslims and that the U.S. problems could be solved if Muslims were sent back to "Sharia nations."
• The host expressed skepticism about her claims, noting her attendance at a Tommy Robinson march and labeling her an "Islamophobe" who hates Muslims.
• The discussion concluded with the host reiterating his pledge regarding her future appearances on the show based on election results.