Canadian comedian Dave Foley appeared on a podcast hosted by CNN’s Michael Ian Black, where he expressed his strong opinions about Americans, labeling some as “fascists” and “uneducated,” and even likening the current climate to “deporting people to Germany in 1939.”
The former cast member of Children in the Hall joined Black this week to discuss various news topics and current events.
During the podcast, Black inquired about Foley’s thoughts as a Canadian on Donald Trump’s extensive deportation policies. Foley, who has held a green card for three decades, admitted he felt he could easily become a target, suggesting that Americans could view him as someone to be expelled, reminiscent of dark historical times.
He critiqued the MAGA movement, describing its supporters as diving into hatred for those told to hate.
Foley remarked, “I’ll say it again: there’s a division among Americans, almost like a new breed. They seem to tirelessly hate those they are told to hate.”
Interestingly, Foley shared that he was married to a Mexican-American woman and has a Latina daughter. He went on to express concern over the current societal dynamics, saying he feels the targeting of all “brown” individuals, regardless of their citizenship status.
“I feel a similar fear towards anyone who fits my American profile,” he stated, further illustrating his anxiety about the volatility surrounding individuals with brown skin in the country. He recounted seeing citizens being assaulted by masked, unidentified individuals.
Foley asserted, rather controversially, that America is becoming a fascist state, with many not recognizing the change.
“This isn’t merely about border security anymore. It’s a tactic to keep people perpetually angry and distracted, supporting their creeping fascism. They’ve learned to manipulate that for a long time,” he explained.
In a bizarre twist, he added that if Hitler were alive today, he might admire American efficiency, suggesting that such a dictator would be impressed by American industry.
Beyond Trump, Foley expressed disdain for Ronald Reagan too, insisting that the issues Americans face today are a longer-term consequence of a 30-year agenda that began under Reagan, which he claims undermined public trust in government and science.
Despite his strong feelings against what he termed “fascist” America, one might wonder why he doesn’t just return to Canada.
