Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: Impeach Hegseth? You Should Be Thanking Hegseth
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Dec 13, 2025 The discussion kicks off with impeachment efforts against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, raising eyebrows over political motives and the state of the Biden administration. Victor defends military actions and critiques the vaccination policies aimed at sidelining conservatives. The duo also delves into healthcare reforms, Trump’s political loyalty, and media hypocrisy. Additionally, a historical look at the B-29 bombers reveals their complex design and impact during WWII. The podcast keenly navigates contemporary issues while reflecting on past military strategies.
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Fixing The Military Recruitment Shortfall
- Pete Hegseth addressed a 45,000 recruitment shortfall by reversing COVID vaccine separations and restoring recruits to the ranks.
- Victor Davis Hanson argues this solved the military manpower crisis and countered politicized purges of conservatives.
Maritime Strikes Against Fentanyl Smuggling
- Hegseth's maritime strike targeted drug-smuggling boats delivering fentanyl across the sea as border routes shifted.
- Hanson frames the strike as proportionate to the domestic drug death toll and a legitimate national-security action.
Pushing Cheap Mass Warfare Tech
- Hegseth promoted cheaper, mass-produced weapons like drones and low-cost missiles to break dependence on expensive legacy systems.
- Hanson sees this shift as practical modernization to field quantity alongside quality.