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 […]

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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

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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. Share This

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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. Share This

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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. Share This

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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

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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. Share This

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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

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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

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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

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