Noem's DHS Finds 'Manliness' in Blaming Migrants for Inflation
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s Department of Homeland Security recently shared an X post from a 'manliness' influencer blaming migrants for high rents, expensive groceries, and 'terrible traffic.' This endorsement of unsourced, simplistic scapegoating for complex economic issues (like corporate price gouging or systemic housing shortages) reveals the intellectual rigor behind some state
immigration crackdowns. Instead of addressing verifiable causes of inflation, like pandemic supply chain disruptions, corporate consolidation, or record profits, Governor Noem's administration seems more concerned with sourcing its policy arguments from social media 'gurus.' It appears easier to point fingers at vulnerable populations than to implement meaningful economic policy or, heaven forbid,
tackle the root causes of inflation and urban congestion. How many focus groups did it take to confirm that 'manliness' influencers hold the key to border policy?