Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

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Swalwell Drops Out, Dem Machine Discipline, Iran Strikes & Justice System Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson Apr 14, 2026

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If you take anything away from Rep. Eric Swalwell’s resignation, it should be the following:

Whether a democratic politician actually abused, sexually harassed, sexually assaulted someone is not of importance to the Democratic hierarchy. What's important is the status of that person's political viability, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discuss Rep. Eric Swalwell dropping out of California’s governor race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, arguing Democrat leaders act based on political viability and comparing reactions to Tara Reade’s allegation against Joe Biden versus E. Jean Carroll’s case against Donald Trump.

They analyze Trump’s criticism of Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones over opposition to strikes on Iran, with Hanson describing the campaign as a deterrent air effort aimed at the regime rather than Iran’s people.

The episode also covers reports about U.S. clearing the Strait of Hormuz, prospects for ending the Russia-Ukraine war, concerns over European allies’ dependence on U.S. defense, the Byron Noem controversy as a national-security vetting failure, and anger over criminal justice outcomes including an early release in Indiana and a New York case involving a police officer convicted of manslaughter.

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Iran Crippled, Media Confused: Trump’s Strategy Has Everyone Guessing | Victor Davis Hanson Apr 11, 2026

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The reaction to President Trump’s Iran strategy has reached peak absurdity—critics can’t decide if he’s too aggressive or not aggressive enough. While the media spins, the reality on the ground tells a very different story about leverage, restraint, and results. What actually happened—and why it matters heading into the midterms—cuts straight through the noise.

(00:00) Show Setup and Headlines

(01:59) Iran Ceasefire and Strategy

(18:18) Artemis Mission and American Power

(32:10) Trump Budget Proposal

(46:17) Greek Underworld Explained

(01:00:08) Dante Politics And Modern Feuds

(01:11:05) Judges Impeachment And Farewell

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Trump, Iran, “War Crimes” Claims, and the Double Standard on Targeting Infrastructure | Victor Davis Hanson Apr 10, 2026

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Debate over Trump’s rhetoric on Iran has sparked fresh accusations of “war crimes” from critics. But a look at history—from World War II through Iraq and Libya—shows U.S. presidents in both parties have long targeted dual-use infrastructure in wartime.

The real question isn’t just language, but how modern narratives square with longstanding military precedent. It’s a reminder that context matters when judging strategy and intent.

(00:00) Trump’s Civilization Remarks

(08:14) War Crimes Claims Debunked

(40:26) Negotiations and Airman Rescue

(48:30) Democrats and Foreign Policy Failures

(55:49) Iran War Fallout and Allies

(01:15:07) Iran Regime Elites and US Immigration

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Bad Cop Trump, Good Cop Vance? Inside the High-Stakes Iran Gambit | Victor Davis Hanson Apr 09, 2026

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Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler discuss President Trump’s profane Easter warning to Iran and frame it as a “Nixon madman” bad-cop/good-cop strategy involving JD Vance, while contrasting Trump’s decisive military rescue efforts with past administrations’ failures. They examine the California high-speed rail project as a costly “train to nowhere,” citing billions spent without laying track, eminent domain damage to farmland, and doubts about long-term profitability, alongside broader claims of massive fraud in California programs.

The episode also covers reports of China-linked unauthorized bio labs in Nevada and California, arguing U.S. security and immigration enforcement are dangerously lax. They discuss paid, organized protest operations, student-loan nonpayment incentives, and Trump’s executive order to verify citizenship and strengthen federal election integrity, including voter rolls and mail-ballot safeguards.

(00:00) Intro

(01:00) Trump Iran Madman Strategy

(15:42) Military DEI and Readiness

(34:41) Bio Labs and Protest Money

(43:13) Protest Funding Patterns

(46:27) Student Loan Moral Hazard

(57:32) Nonprofits and Election Integrity

(01:15:46) Europe NATO Rift and Wrap

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NATO’s Double Standard on Iran, Europe’s Drift, and the Fraud Crisis at Home | Victor Davis Hanson Apr 07, 2026

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Victor Davis Hanson and host Jack Fowler discuss why several NATO allies—especially France—restricted the United States from using bases and airspace during operations aimed at Iran, arguing Europe benefits from U.S. security while pursuing divergent domestic and foreign-policy agendas.

Hanson urges the Trump administration to frame NATO burden-sharing and reciprocity in “sorrowful” terms, consider tighter bilateral ties with supportive allies, and better explain the difficulty and aims of the Iran campaign, including deterrence and possible conditions for regime change while clarifying U.S.-Israel alignment.

They also address tensions with Canada over defense spending and policies, the scale of alleged fraud in California programs highlighted by City Journal reporting, and Democrats’ attempts to rebrand figures like Pete Buttigieg to win back white working-class voters.

(00:00) Europe Snubs Iran Strike (05:05) France and NATO Fallout (13:07) War Messaging and Goals (16:49) Canada Tensions Explained (21:25) Immigration and DEI Fraud (33:32) Pam Bondi and Ousted DOJ Officials (42:28) Midterms and Democrat Strategy (50:08) Trump Warning to Iran (51:50) War Results and Deterrence (57:13) Buttigieg and Elite Branding (01:03:27) Disdain for the Working Class (01:06:43) Britain and Replacement Politics (01:08:23) Newsom Fraud and Tax Burden (01:11:16) California’s Decline Up Close (01:19:09) Los Angeles Leadership Failures

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Victor Davis Hanson: Anchor Babies the Defy Logic and Spirit of 14th Amendment Apr 04, 2026

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Is this America’s fight—or another case of allies sitting on the sidelines? Victor Davis Hanson breaks down President Trump’s Iran address, exposing the growing divide between U.S. leadership and Europe’s reluctance to act. From Reagan’s unwavering support of allies to today’s NATO double standards, the contrast couldn’t be clearer.

Plus, Hanson dives into the Supreme Court’s looming birthright citizenship case—questioning whether the 14th Amendment is being stretched far beyond its original intent and what that could mean for America’s future.

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Regime Change Is a Bonus—Not the Goal—in Iran | Victor Davis Hanson Apr 03, 2026

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Iran’s regime shows cracks as internal divisions and economic pressure mount under renewed U.S. strategy. Questions swirl about NATO allies, global hypocrisy, and whether America is carrying the West yet again. A sharp breakdown of what’s really happening—and what comes next.

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The West’s Anti-Christian Crackdown, Holy Land ‘Security,’ ‘No Kings’ Protests & CCP Stalking at Stanford | VDH Apr 02, 2026

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Last week, Israel denied access to Bethlehem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the holiest sites in the Christian faith, on Palm Sunday, citing security concerns amid the conflict with Iran. Many expressed outrage. Nearly all ignored the risk, Victor Davis Hanson argued on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

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