Rich Lowry

Representative Ilhan Omar’s public rhetoric surrounding American institutions and foreign policy illustrates a fundamental disconnect from civic gratitude and national appreciation. Rich breaks down how legal immigrants who are welcomed into the United States ought to harbor an appreciation for the liberty, opportunity, and protection the nation provides. Unpacking how progressive political discourse encourages newcomers to adopt narratives of grievance and systemic oppression rather than civic appreciation, Rich explains why calling out public figures who routinely denigrate the country that granted them refuge is a necessary defense of patriotic integration. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!