Episode
Why Benjamin Franklin Worried About Immigrants
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- TomWoodsTV
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- 117
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Summary
Was Benjamin Franklin opposed to immigration—or concerned about the scale and consequences of mass migration? In this clip from The Tom Woods Show, Tom reads Franklin’s own words about German immigration into colonial Pennsylvania, including concerns about language, culture, population, and political power. The quoted language reflects 18th-century historical context and is presented for discussion—not as a modern statement by Tom Woods or a simple one-to-one comparison with today’s immigration debates. Watch TWS 2781: Four Forgotten (or Suppressed) Right-Wing Books https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGOM72cEEn4 #benjaminfranklin #benjaminfranklinquotes #massmigration #pennsylvania #germany #immigration #assimilation ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoQL74YWDDQ