VDH UltraThe New Jacobin Party
Victor Davis Hanson argues that the Democratic Party that we once knew has died, and another has taken its place. Share This
Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc cover New York’s Mamdani removing a city webpage celebrating ties with Israel and broader incidents they describe as a mainstreaming of antisemitism, which Hanson attributes to DEI ideology, Middle East money and influence in universities, and Israel’s current strength. Hanson recounts a contentious Piers Morgan appearance defending Israel and
Nazi Tattoos Used to Be Taboo—Now They’re in the Democratic Party
Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler evaluate Tucker Carlson’s recent comments praising Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner, focusing on allegations about Platner’s past Nazi tattoo, extremist social-media statements, anti-Israel rhetoric, elite background, and questions about running for Senate while reportedly receiving 100% PTSD disability benefits. They discuss claims of election-related misconduct in Maine, including
The Democratic Party Is Dead, Long Live the Jacobins!
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness For the past century, the agendas of the Democratic Party were predictable. They professed concern for working Americans and supported blue-collar unions. Unemployment insurance, a 40-hour work week, disability insurance, and Social Security were their trademarks—often rapidly achieved by growing government bureaucracies and continually raising taxes. Still, many Democrats were
VDH UltraWhat Do They All Want from the Iran War? The Great Game, Part Three: The Leftwing, Democratic, Media Nexus
Victor Davis Hanson Item: Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) on that propaganda news that some Iranian ships claim that they broke through the American blockade, a move intended to bankrupt the terrorist regime, the senator in response posted on social media, “Awesome.” Item: Tom Friedman, New York Times columnist, remarked in an interview that while he
VDH UltraWhat Do They All Want from the Iran War? The Great Game, Part Two: The Gulf and Israel
Victor Davis Hanson The Gulf The Gulf nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) have two agendas—one stealthy and unknown to the public, and one transparent and well-recognized. That is, given their huge treasuries, their gigantic oil reserves, their vulnerable pipelines and refineries, their small
The Global Ripples from the Iran War
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness No one ever quite knows the nature of the aftermath of any war in the Middle East. The current effort to disarm and neuter the Iranian theocracy is no exception. But contrary to European and American left-wing consensus, the ripples of the Iran war are already remaking the postwar world
America in Flux: Supreme Court, Iran, Cultural Change, and More
From the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on racial gerrymandering to rising tensions with Iran and the broader cultural and political shifts happening across the country, Victor Davis Hanson argues the United States is in the middle of a major transition. “We’re not just dealing with policy disagreements. We’re dealing with a fundamental transformation of the
Cole Thomas Allen Arraignment, Iran Pressure Campaign, COVID Vaccine Cover-Ups, and Athena
Victor Davis Hanson and host Sami Winc react to the arraignment of Cole Thomas Allen, arguing his manifesto and weapons indicate intent to kill President Trump and officials, and faulting lax Secret Service performance while blaming inflammatory “Trump-as-Hitler” rhetoric for inspiring would-be attackers. Hanson then assesses the Iran conflict, saying U.S. strikes crippled Iran’s military
OPEC Shock: UAE Leaving as Trump’s Iran War Reshapes Global Oil
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc argue the Iran war has been highly asymmetrical and strategically successful, rejecting media claims about Iran’s remaining capabilities and urging sustained pressure to force concessions while oil dynamics shift, including UAE talk of leaving OPEC and the potential for prices to fall. Hanson says Middle Eastern states quietly favor