Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness There are two ways of looking at the midterms, now less than three weeks away. One is as a simple referendum on the issues and politicians of the day. The other involves a far deeper conflict of visions (as Thomas Sowell puts it): socialism versus capitalism, intrusive versus limited government,… Continue reading The Deep Midterms
The Same Old, Same Old European Runaround
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness Nearly every week, another psychodrama arises between the United States and its NATO partners. Europeans blame the Trump administration for the usual things—a lack of cordiality and bombastic threats. But two truths, rarely spoken, characterize all these spats. One is hypocrisy; the other is insecurity. Take Trump’s recent demand that… Continue reading The Same Old, Same Old European Runaround
Why Millions Fell for Iran’s Biggest Lie
MinneDonald Trump brings top AI executives to the White House in a push to secure American technological dominance, drawing comparisons to FDR’s wartime industrial mobilization. Victor Davis Hanson and Sammy Winc also cover growing unrest in Iran, reports of passengers stopping an attempted cockpit hijacking on a flight to Tel Aviv, and the unraveling of… Continue reading Why Millions Fell for Iran’s Biggest Lie
Remembering the False Gloom and Doom of the 1992 Elections—and the Upcoming Midterms
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness In 1992, Bill Clinton won the presidential election partly on the basis of his campaign’s false accusation that George H. W. Bush had overseen “the worst economic performance since the Great Depression.” Or so claimed Clinton’s running mate Al Gore. James Carville, chief campaign adviser to Clinton/Gore, amplified that message… Continue reading Remembering the False Gloom and Doom of the 1992 Elections—and the Upcoming Midterms
Iran, the Midterms, and October Surprises
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness Many narratives swirl around the U.S. war with Iran as the November 3 midterm elections loom. The Left is giddy with confidence that Democrats may take control of Congress. It is therefore planning a circus of impeachments, lawfare, and investigations to neuter the last two years of the Trump administration.… Continue reading Iran, the Midterms, and October Surprises
Iran’s Dangerous Game, Trump’s Midterm Challenge, and Letitia James’ War on Trump
Victor Davis Hanson examines Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Trump’s strategy toward the regime, the political stakes of the 2026 midterms, and the growing influence of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA, on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson and Jack Fowler also discuss Trump’s tensions with Canada and Prime Minister Mark… Continue reading Iran’s Dangerous Game, Trump’s Midterm Challenge, and Letitia James’ War on Trump
The Long View of Iran
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness One day, the United States seems ready to unleash a Curtis LeMay-style devastating bombing campaign of Iran. The next, it appears trapped in endless haggling with Iranian dissimulators. Of the roughly 150 days since the first strike, about 90 have passed without major military operations. Iran believes time is on… Continue reading The Long View of Iran
The Iran War at the Crossroads
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness We are now in Stage III of the Iran War: the familiar monotony of bomb, talk, bomb. It is now the liberal consensus that the war has failed, if not been won by Iran. Hardly. It will likely take a decade for Iran to recover and rearm. Russia has been… Continue reading The Iran War at the Crossroads
The World Made Anew
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness Rather, the Left—and some on the Right—are furious whenever Trump tweets, says, or does something that offends their delicate sense of taste, tradition, and decorum. Their outrage leads them to ignore whether this “Art of the Deal” theater ultimately leaves the United States stronger. More often than not, it does.… Continue reading The World Made Anew
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… Continue reading Iran’s Ceasefire Violations, Europe’s Skepticism, and Democrats’ Socialist Turn