

Victor Davis Hanson
Jul 11, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson, a military historian and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, dives into his latest book about the dire consequences of war. He offers a scorecard on Trump's achievements, particularly in foreign policy, revealing how bold decisions like the Abrams Accord disrupted established norms. The conversation critiques elite academia's failures and links them to historical crises, while also addressing the ongoing cultural battle in education. Hanson's insights provoke thought on the intersection of ideology, leadership, and the future of American values.
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Trump's Bold Political Strategy
- Donald Trump's recent policies combine multiple long-desired conservative measures into one comprehensive bill.
- This includes taxing university endowments and finishing the border wall, showing bold political strategy.
Trump Upsets Leftist Dominance
- Trump has shifted American politics by dismantling leftist power and addressing root causes.
- His unpredictability and tough actions have reestablished deterrence and disrupted the left's agenda.
Keep Military Options Open
- To maintain credible deterrence, Trump avoids promising never to deploy troops.
- He keeps options open to prevent enemies from exploiting perceived weaknesses.