Simon Hankinson

Simon Hankinson

research fellow United States

Simon Hankinson is a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, where he focuses on issues related to national security and public policy. Recently, he was in the news discussing the implications of the REAL ID Act, emphasizing its importance for enhancing national security and the challenges associated with its implementation. His insights highlight the balance between security measures and privacy concerns, particularly in light of historical events like the 9/11 attacks, which exposed vulnerabilities in identification processes.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.03%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,573,549
Power
22,453$
Sentiment
6.19
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 7.00 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 312,119 $21,000,000 19,802$
India 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,261,430 $2,900,000 2,651$
Totals 3 1,711,007,036 1,573,549 $23,900,000 22,453$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Heritage immigration expert Simon Hankinson reveals some of the critical issues that made the massive Minnesota fraud scheme possible. 7

Fox News: A timeline of how Minnesota’s massive social-services fraud scheme unfolded

United States United States: Simon Hankinson reveals some of the critical issues that made the massive Minnesota fraud scheme possible. 7

Fox News: Fear of being called 'racist' was key factor in Minnesota’s fraud scandal, expert reveals

India India: Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow for the Border and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, wrote a report on the policy. 6

The Times of India: 'Fraud, nepotism, corruption': Heritage Foundation speaks out on H-1B row, says H-4 spouses should not be authorized to work in US

New Zealand New Zealand: Simon Hankinson from the conservative Heritage Foundation argues that the number of Kiwis having trouble at the US border is insignificant compared to those who travel without issues. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Kiwi fears rise over Trump-era US border crackdown – The Elephant

United States United States: Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, discussed the dangers of maritime interdictions for law enforcement. 6

Fox News: Maritime illegal immigration rises under Biden, endangers law enforcement

United States United States: Simon Hankinson, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Border Security and Immigration Center, argued that requiring additional documentation for REAL ID will help identify and crack down on terrorism. 6

Fox News: Does Ron Paul's libertarian warning about REAL ID have merit? Experts weigh in

United States United States: Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, explained to Fox News Digital that the 'difference between the REAL ID version and the kind of noncompliant version is not that big.' 7

Fox News: REAL ID: Can I ever go back to an older identification form?