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“The GREAT Satan” - Rubio REVOKES IRGC Family Visas Over Anti-American Terror Ties

Apr 6, 2026
Rob, a panel commentator linking events to cultural trends; Tom Ellsworth, a legal and policy analyst; and Vinny Oshana, a former military officer reporting on national security. They discuss revoked green cards for Iran-linked relatives, questions about how they gained residency, comparisons to post-9/11 handling, and concerns about foreign influence and loyalty inside the U.S.
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INSIGHT

Green Cards Revoked For Pro‑IRGC Relatives In LA

  • The U.S. revoked green cards for Soleimani's niece and grandniece after finding they praised Iran and celebrated attacks while living in Los Angeles.
  • Vincent ‘Vinny’ Oshana and Patrick Bet-David cite State Department action and Marco Rubio's tweet that they are now in ICE custody pending removal.
INSIGHT

Immigration Lapse Exposes National Security Risks

  • Panelists question why family members of a major anti‑American figure were ever allowed to stay in the U.S., arguing this reveals immigration system failures.
  • Patrick Bet‑David and Tom Ellsworth emphasize risk of relatives maintaining hostile ties or passing information to proxies.
ANECDOTE

Post‑9/11 Bin Laden Family Evacuation Example

  • Vincent ‘Vinny’ Oshana recalls post‑9/11 U.S. flights grounded while Osama bin Laden's extended family flew out of Logan Airport days later.
  • He uses this example to argue inconsistent treatment of terrorist relatives and public safety concerns.
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