Victor Davis Hanson
Articles and commentary from historian Victor Davis Hanson on politics, culture, foreign policy, and the issues shaping America and the world.
-
- Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: How California Progressives Created a Medieval Society
On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss how California officials would rather go after Immigration and Customs Enforcement than help those impacted by the Palisades Fire, and how California’s powerful “live in splendor,” impervious to the suffering caused by their progressive policies. Editor’s note:…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Will Trump’s Economy Survive the Left’s Sabotage Ahead of Midterms?
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. There’s been a lot of talk about affordability. That’s a new word for the generation between…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: The Sad, Conflicted State of Young American Men
On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss the troubling state of young American males, and how the education system has stripped young men of the desire and ability to be responsible adults. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Socialism Has Failed Everywhere. Mamdani’s NYC Will Be No Different.
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. Socialism is in the news. Zohran Mamdani did the unthinkable. He was elected to be mayor…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Who’s Paying for the Emergency Room Health Care of Illegal Immigrants, Sen. Warren?
On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor David Hanson and Jack Fowler call out Sen. Elizabeth Warren for insisting illegal immigrants aren’t getting federal health insurance. The transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Victor Davis Hanson: The other thing is, when you have 12 million people coming in illegally [as discovered] in the Yale study of 2019—I want…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Does the Democrats’ Chaos Strategy Work?
We can draw a few conclusions from an off-year election, when iconic races in blue states went, as expected, overwhelmingly Democrat. 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 so much turmoil, noise, and…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: The Obamas Have Nothing to Complain About
On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc react to Michelle Obama’s book tour for her new book “The Look.” This transcript has been slightly edited for clarity. Sami Winc: For having said that, which was very strange because you would think somebody on a show like that would…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
America Fought a Civil War So Trump Could Enforce Federal Law
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. Nancy Pelosi, former speaker of the House, congresswoman from the Bay Area in California, just said…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Comey Knew Clinton Had Cooked Up the Collusion Hoax
On today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson 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. This transcript has been slightly edited for clarity. Sami Winc: Well, Victor, let’s go…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Trump Scared China Into Playing ‘Nice’ With the US Again
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. President Donald Trump just met recently with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. And they had a mini…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: DEI Is an ‘Ideological Shelter’ for the Incompetent
In this segment from today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler break down how DEI was a “shelter” for the likes of former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and former first lady Michelle Obama whining again about how the Obamas had it rough in the White House because they’re black. Also on today’s episode, Hanson and…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
91 ‘Coordinated’ Indictments to Trump’s 3. Which Is Worse?
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. There’s been a lot of recent controversy over the indictments of former national security adviser John…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
LIVE ELECTION COVERAGE: Tony Kinnett Joined by VDH, Scott Jennings, and More
Tony Kinnett covers the 2025 election results LIVE for The Daily Signal on “The Tony Kinnett Cast.” Tune in at 7 p.m. ET to hear thought-provoking analysis from all-star guests: Victor Davis Hanson, Scott Jennings, and former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. Follow along with Tony and company as the results come pouring in from…Bradley Devlin -
- Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: If Only William Buckley Could Debate Nick Fuentes
On today’s Election Day edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor 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,…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
How Trump Forced China’s Hand
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. There’s been a big news story coming out that President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Are Americans Better or Worse Off Since January?
The left wing and media rage hysterically from one Trump psychodrama to the next, while President Donald Trump trolls both on social media. But all that is verbiage. What matters is the data and facts of Trump’s first nine months since Jan. 20, 2025, in comparison to either former President Joe Biden’s prior year or…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
The Left Goes Neo-Confederate on Immigration
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. We’re starting to see a neo-Confederate nullification movement among the contemporary Left in general, in particular…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Everybody’s Sick of Obama
In today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc talk about former President Barack Obama, including his unlikability and growing irrelevance. This interview has been slightly edited for clarity. Sami Winc: Barack Obama this week has been in all sorts of news, not only in the news,…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
The Literal ‘Skeletons’ in the Democrat Party’s Closet
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. The Democrats are in a quandary. The old guard of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and…Victor Davis Hanson -
- Opinion
Joe Biden Was the Real ‘King,’ Not Trump
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. We’ve been witnessing, supposedly, millions of people nationwide have hit the streets under the banner of…Victor Davis Hanson