Victor Davis Hanson The longest shutdown in congressional history last autumn achieved almost nothing other than hurting the Trump economic agenda—and, indeed, the fourth quarter 2025 annualized GDP was later revised downward due to the shutdown. Now again in 2026 there have been two additional shutdowns, the second still continuing and already the second longest […]
Victor Davis Hanson It is hard to figure out why there is a growing American hatred of Israel, our ally against Iran. Does anyone really believe as is alleged that Israel is “pulling the strings” of the Trump administration? For the moment, forget that helping the only democratic, pro-Western, and most powerful nation in the
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness Cesar Chavez, founder of the United Farm Workers, eventually became the symbolic leader of the entire Mexican American community of the 1960s and 1970s. Indeed, he was eventually enshrined in the pantheon of modern leftist activists and civil rights leaders alongside Saul Alinsky, Martin Luther King Jr., and Betty Friedan.
Joe Kent honorably served the United States during his 11 deployments to combat zones in the Middle East. Now, however, he has betrayed President Trump, the man who helped him have a political career as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center after two failed congressional campaigns. Share This
Medicine is not the answer to most problems, especially when it comes to gender dysphoria. Stella O’Malley, Irish psychotherapist and author, joins co-host Jack Fowler on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” where she discusses her organization, Genspect, and its commitment to promote a “healthy, evidence-based approach to sex and gender.”
In this Friday news roundup, Victor Davis Hanson argues Iran is unlikely to strike the U.S. homeland with drones but could use proxies or influenced naturalized citizens, while discussing Trump’s potential escalation options in the region and Europe’s reluctance to help despite benefiting from reduced Iranian power. Also discussed are the DHS-related shutdown, Democrat leaders
Victor Davis Hanson examines the backfiring of the left-wing “cancel culture” tradition in light of recent allegations against Cesar Chavez, which seem to be sending the civil rights activist’s legacy the way of Bill Cosby. Share This
VDH and Jack discuss Joe Kent’s recent resignation over opposition to military action against Iran, Iran’s long record of attacks and proxy warfare, an Al Jazeera column claiming the U.S.-Israel strategy against Iran is working, corporate flight from blue states and more. Share This
Victor Davis Hanson Whatever happens in Iran, the end will have ripples throughout the world. The Arab World. If the U.S. destroys theocracy and a moderate government of some sort takes its place, we will have increased our prestige and goodwill throughout the Arab world. Most leaders in the region will be relieved to see
Victor Davis Hanson We are in the second week of a joint American–Israeli intensive bombing of the Iranian theocracy. Most of the Iranian military is now inert. The United States and Israel enjoy air supremacy in the skies over Iran. Iran’s daily launching of missiles and drones is dropping to a tenth of the first