Victor Davis Hanson It is not at all clear that Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Steve Bannon, or Marjorie Taylor Greene have much, if any, influence on the Jacksonian foreign policy of Donald Trump, which seeks to achieve and maintain deterrence by opportunistically striking at perceived threats to the U.S. without ensuring “forever wars” abroad. Trump’s […]
Victor Davis Hanson Why suddenly in 2025 has a newer farther right, often overtly anti-Semitic cadre, appeared—as an “alternative,” well beyond the old populist “alternative right” of a past Pat Buchanan, Ron Paul, or the Tea Party? Obvious answer: It did not “suddenly” appear. But more correctly, the “Groyper” movement was growing insidiously for years
Victor Davis Hanson asserts that the Obamas (Barack and Michelle) should be more appreciative and less condescending to the American people, who granted them power and status. Share This
Victor Davis Hanson Finally, unlike the Biden revenge tour, the Trump prosecutions will earn mostly negative press. The media is for the most part left-wing. It has never apologized for spreading the collusion hoax, popularizing the laptop ruse, smothering the collaboration of the FBI and social media corporations to silence 2020 campaign-cycle news accounts unfavorable
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
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
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
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
Victor Davis Hanson reviews Article 6 of our U.S. Constitution, particularly the Supremacy Clause, and implores those in power in Illinois, California, Oregon, Washington, and New York to do the same. Article VI, Clause 2: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made,
From an Angry Reader Subject: Stupid Hit Job article Oh Victor… Hope you got paid well for your awful pack of lies about the “left”… Can’t think of anybody cheering on the Texas Floods. There’s an amoral lie. I’ll make sure to cancel my subscription. Why did I think you were better than this? Lots