Want to See Illegals Getting Government-Funded Health Care? ‘Go to Any Emergency Room in California’
VDH and Jack discuss Trump’s economic policies and tariffs, Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s claim that illegal immigrants aren’t getting federal health insurance, Tucker Carlson and the Nick Fuentes controversy, and more.
VDH UltraTrump’s Tit-for-Tat Lawfare—or What Exactly? Part Two
Victor Davis Hanson Another consideration: which is the greater political sin: enforcing the law against an admittedly political enemy, or suspending law enforcement on behalf of a culpable political friend or ally? Translated: why did the Biden administration drop a developing and likely strong DOJ case against John Bolton once he was determined to ignore […]
The Race for the Trump Economy
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness The current economic indicators, at least those attributable to the 10-month Trump administration, are strong. Fourth-quarter GDP is estimated to grow between 2.7 and 4 percent, the robust latter figure according to the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank. Inflation from June to August ranged from 2.7 to 2.9 percent, significantly lower […]
The Obamas Have Nothing to Complain About
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc react to Michelle Obama’s book tour for her new book The Look, the passing of Dick Cheney, Hoplite warfare, the cartel crisis in Mexico, and more.
VDH UltraComey Knew Clinton Had Cooked Up the Collusion Hoax
Description: On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor and Sami Winc react to the release of damning new evidence against former FBI director James Comey, a handwritten note indicating he knew full well Trump-Russia collusion was spawned by the Hillary Clinton campaign.
Comey Knew Clinton Had Cooked Up the Collusion Hoax
Victor and Sami Winc react to the release of damning new evidence against former FBI director James Comey, a handwritten note indicating he knew full well Trump-Russia collusion was spawned by the Hillary Clinton campaign.
VDH UltraComey Knew Clinton Had Cooked Up the Collusion Hoax
Description: On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor and Sami Winc react to the release of damning new evidence against former FBI director James Comey, a handwritten note indicating he knew full well Trump-Russia collusion was spawned by the Hillary Clinton campaign.
VDH UltraTakeaways from 2025 Elections
Victor Davis Hanson discusses the results of the recent off-year elections, what some respective candidates’ victories may imply, and what the Republican Party should take from this.
VDH UltraGavin Newsom is ‘Insane’ for Claiming Biden Had ‘Best Record of Any President’
Description: On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom’s outrageous statement in a recent interview, President Donald Trump’s threats against the Nigerian government over the persecution of Christian, and how ahead of the election polls had Andrew Cuomo leading in the NYC […]
Does the Democrats’ Chaos Strategy Work?
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness We can draw a few conclusions from an off-year election, when iconic races in blue states went, as expected, overwhelmingly Democratic. Nevertheless, there is only a year left before the midterms. So Republicans must react to even these paltry results. 1) Democrats’ chaotic nihilism still works. The chaos strategy causes […]
DEI is an ‘Ideological Shelter’ for the Incompetent
VDH and Jack discuss Newsom’s insane remarks concerning Joe Biden’s presidency, Trump’s threats against the Nigerian government over the persecution of Christians, and how polls had Andrew Cuomo leading in the NYC mayoral race ahead of the election.
VDH UltraTrump’s Tit-for-Tat Lawfare—or What Exactly? Part One
Victor Davis Hanson The opposition to President Trump from both the Left and the vestigial Never Trump Right has mostly lost the policy debate. The American people support Trump’s success at border security, energy development, the economy, military recruitment, trade agreements, massive foreign investment, and spectacular foreign policy deals and ceasefires. The Left has offered […]
VDH UltraIsrael’s Response to Gaza Will Make Constantinople’s Walls ‘Look Small’
Description: On today’s Election Day edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor and Jack unpack the controversies surrounding Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes and how the legacies of William F. Buckley Jr. and “Firing Line”—a show that confronted radicalism head-on—need to serve as examples for how conservatives handle extremists and bad-faith […]
VDH UltraAngry Reader 11-04-2025
From an Angry Reader Subject: Stupid Hanson A third rate scholar and a fifth rate political commentator. Never held a prestigious scholarly position. Pathetic. Never published with a reputable university press. Glad you’re at the end of your road. Ken Pennington Kelly-Quinn Professor of Ecclesiastical and Legal History emeritus The Catholic University of America Editor […]
If Only William Buckley Was Around to Debate Nick Fuentes
VDH and Jack unpack the controversies surrounding Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes and how the legacies of William F. Buckley Jr. and “Firing Line”—a show that confronted radicalism head-on—need to serve as examples for how conservatives handle extremists and bad-faith actors, as well as a recent poll out of Gaza showing alarming support for […]
Not Quite Yet, China
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness China has tentatively agreed to curtail sales of fentanyl to Mexico and other Latin American nations. For three decades, Beijing sent the raw product to Latin American and Mexican cartels. The gangs then processed and disguised the toxic brew as less lethal narcotics and prescription drugs for export. The cartels laundered the […]
Why Newsom and Harris Are Pretending Biden Was Great
Why are Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris suddenly praising Joe Biden’s presidency? Victor Davis Hanson breaks down the political theater behind the Democrats’ about-face — and what it reveals about their panic over Donald Trump’s comeback. Also: French intellectuals, the influence of the Classical tradition on the Founders, Trump’s Latin American strategy, and more.
VDH UltraTrump’s Record Exposes the Biden Disaster
Description: Why are Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris suddenly praising Joe Biden’s presidency? Victor Davis Hanson breaks down the political theater behind the Democrats’ about-face — and what it reveals about their panic over Donald Trump’s comeback. This, and more, on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.
VDH UltraTrump ‘Blew Up’ the Democrats’, Obama’s ‘Little Balloon’
Description: In today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc talk about former President Barack Obama, including his unlikability and growing irrelevance, how the “Schumer Shutdown” gains traction each passing day and more.
The ‘Schumer Shutdown’ Gains Traction Each Passing Day
VDH and Sami talk about the unlikability and growing irrelevance of former President Barack Obama, how the “Schumer Shutdown” is gaining traction with each passing day, and more.