Victor Davis Hanson
Articles and commentary from historian Victor Davis Hanson on politics, culture, foreign policy, and the issues shaping America and the world.
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opinion
There’s No Going Back If NYC Elects Zohran Mamdani
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. Everybody in New York City is on edge because it looks like, for the first time… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Ketanji Brown Jackson Is ‘Way Out of Her Depth’
During a segment of today’s episode “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discussed Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s recent comparison of blacks to disabled people, and how race-based districting actually harms black candidates who may want to seek higher office. This transcript has been lightly edited for… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: This Election Season Has Shown Us Who Really Controls the Democrat Party
On today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler single out the two major takeaways from last week’s New York City mayoral debate: Andrew Cuomo is a shell of his former self and Zohran Mamdani is a “carnivore in sheep’s clothing.” They also discuss how exactly John Bolton’s… -
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The Daily Signal’s Victor Davis Hanson Talks Virginia Elections on ‘The Megyn Kelly Show’
Declaring, “He has no respect for the law,” Victor Davis Hanson described embattled Virginia attorney general nominee Jay Jones as a representation of the “new Democratic Party.” Hanson, a Daily Signal senior contributor and host of the new podcast “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Words,” appeared Friday on “The Megyn Kelly Show.” Hanson and Kelly… -
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What Newsom Isn’t Saying About His Reparations Agenda
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. Here in California—which might be a model for other states as well—Gov. Gavin Newsom has now… -
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BREAKING: Victor Davis Hanson’s Big Announcement
When Victor Davis Hanson joined The Daily Signal as a senior contributor in January, we knew instantly that we were creating something special. Hanson’s daily five-minute videos, concise commentaries on the day’s news, have amassed over 100 million views since then—a remarkable number in today’s crowded media landscape. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people consume his content. You’ve told us you want more Hanson, which is why we’re thrilled to announce a significant expansion of our relationship. … -
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What Mamdani Means for NYC: VDH’s Warning
Victor Davis Hanson warned Americans to not be fooled by Zohran Mamdani’s charming smile. Hanson joined Mark Levin on Fox News’ “Life, Liberty, & Levin” Saturday night and broke down three main factors contributing to the leading mayoral candidate for New York City’s popularity. “I think he feels that he’s a creature of an off… -
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Victor Davis Hanson Reveals How He’d Rank Trump, Biden Among US Presidents
Victor Davis Hanson ranked President Donald Trump in the top five of best U.S. presidents and former President Joe Biden among the worst three presidents when he joined Mark Levin Saturday night. “I think [Trump] is in the top five because he’s not waging a revolution as he’s accused. He’s waging a counterrevolution,” said Hanson,… -
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Assimilation: The Key to National Multicultural Success
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of a segment of Victor Davis Hanson’s podcast. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Sami Winc: You know, since you mentioned it, let’s go, and we’re into Europe. I wanted to ask you about, they have an immigration, the EU broadly has developed… -
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Gavin Newsom’s Power Grab
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 a very controversial ballot measure here in California, Prop 50. It involves redistricting congressional districts… -
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Letitia James Is a Victim of Her Own Actions—Not a Trump ‘Revenge Tour’
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 attorney general of the state of New York, Letitia James, has recently been indicted by… -
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The Secret Behind Trump’s Middle East Breakthrough
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 is getting a lot of publicity, and rightfully so, for breaking the impasse… -
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World War II Was a Noble Cause—Anything Else Is Ahistorical
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 with The Daily Signal. I know I’ve talked to you before about the decision to drop the atomic bomb in… -
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Meet the ‘New Confederates’ in America’s Blue Cities
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 news lately about the efforts of the Border Patrol and the… -
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CNN’s Van Jones Says, ‘No Jews, No News.’ Victor Davis Hanson Says, Not Exactly.
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 seen, since Oct. 7, 2023, a new overt antisemitism, a new candor about prejudice against… -
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School Superintendent’s Shocking Fraud Unraveled
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. Normally, America does not care when a superintendent of public instruction or a school district is… -
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Trump Challenges Portland’s Lawlessness
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 is sending federalized troops into Portland, Oregon, because the Immigration and Customs Enforcement… -
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Charlie Kirk Did the Unimaginable. He Turned the Youth Against the Liberal Establishment.
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. After that quite amazing and moving memorial for Charlie Kirk, there’s been a lot written about… -
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Trump Is Shifting Strategy on Putin
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 news that President Donald Trump, apparently, has changed his position on… -
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How Trump Exposed the UN’s Hidden Agenda
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. On Sept. 23, President Donald Trump gave an address to the United Nations. It was a…