“The idea that when Syrian refugees come to European countries or America that they are going to fit in is a fantasy,” Maher said on his HBO program Friday night. He said that anyone who thought we could make people “who are not like us” embrace our cultural values was mistaken. “We saw this, just recently, in Cologne, Germany. When all the Syrian refugees were going to Europe, I wasn’t for it, and I think a lot of people are coming around to that position.”
Maher was referring to the shocking events of New Years’ Eve, when hundreds of German women were the victims of sexual assault. After the local government tried to cover it up, it emerged that many of the perpetrators were of North African origin. This put the spotlight on Chancellor Angela Merkel and her dedication to open Germany up to an endless flood of Syrian refugees.
Maher said that this issue was going to put Donald Trump in the White House if Democrats weren’t careful. “This is the one issue the Democrats are going to lose the election on,” he said.
