VDH UltraFourth Week over Iran
Four weeks in, Victor Davis Hanson lays out objectives and restraints in the ongoing “Iran War” and details why the Iranian theocracy must be decapitated now rather than later. Share This
How Democrats Illegal Immigration Failures Led to a Deadly Chicago Tragedy
The tragic shooting of a Loyola University freshman last week highlighted Chicago’s serious need for ICE to remove illegal immigrants from its streets. By making Chicago a sanctuary city, Gov. J. B. Pritzker can’t blame President Trump for the tragedy, especially when Trump has continually offered to help make the city safer by deploying the
VDH UltraDemocratic Nihilism. Part One
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
VDH UltraIraniana. Israel, Our Ally. Part Three
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
Who Was Cesar Chavez—and Who Will He Become?
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.
From Trump Ally to Critic, Joe Kent’s Changing Path
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
The Growing Case Against Medicalizing Identity and Redefining Truth | Stella O’Malley
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.”
DHS Shutdown Fight, Iran Threats, and Political Chaos on Capitol Hill
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
VDH UltraCesar Chavez Cancelled
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
Joe Kent’s Resignation, the Democrats’ Anti-Israel Shift, and America’s Blue-State Decline
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