The Victor Davis Hanson Show Elon, Hamas, and Deporting Criminals or the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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Feb 14, 2025 This engaging discussion touches on Elon Musk's legal challenges with DOGE and Hamas's failure to uphold ceasefire agreements. The duo navigates the complexities of illegal immigration and historical declassifications about JFK and MLK Jr. Topics also delve into U.S. prisoner exchanges, the historical context of military base names, and shifting political dynamics in education. Throughout, listeners get insightful commentary on current affairs and the implications of these events on society.
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Judicial Overreach?
- Two Obama/Biden-appointed judges challenged the executive branch's authority.
- They prevented the Treasury Secretary from accessing employee records, causing a constitutional debate.
Biden's Precedents
- Victor Davis Hanson cited Biden halting congressionally approved wall funding and leveraging aid to Ukraine.
- These examples challenge claims of executive overreach regarding unspent funds.
Constitutional Crisis?
- The left's accusations of constitutional crises are inconsistent with their past actions.
- Hanson argues they selectively uphold court decisions and have threatened justices.