Iran’s Ceasefire Violations, Europe’s Skepticism, and Democrats’ Socialist Turn

Iran’s reported ceasefire violations, Trump’s retaliatory strikes, and Victor Davis Hanson’s view that future U.S. responses may need expanded “dual-use” targeting to deter Tehran while managing oil prices and public opinion are all discussed on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson recounts speaking with European diplomatic figures who he says dislike Trump, resent not being consulted, and asked extensively about J.D. Vance, NATO burden-sharing, and Trump’s Greenland and Panama pressure tactics. The conversation turns to Watergate and Nixon’s legacy, Democrat leaders’ anxiety over rising DSA-aligned candidates, and criticism of Democrats defending recently sentenced Antifa-linked attackers. They also address rhetoric from a Minnesota school board member, open-border consequences, and Hanson’s claim that the WNBA’s mistreatment of Caitlin Clark reflects broader cultural and racial polarization and warrants a boycott or her departure from the league.