The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: Will Trump’s Economy Survive the Left’s Sabotage Ahead of Midterms?
Nov 13, 2025
The discourse focuses on the radical transformation of the Democratic Party and the implications for the midterms. Victor highlights inflation's origins and critiques the left for blaming Trump. He warns of potential tactics to sabotage economic recovery before voters can witness the improvements. Key topics include the importance of showcasing Trump’s economic achievements, discussing government shutdowns, and the Fed's influence on recovery. Additionally, Victor emphasizes the potential benefits of energy deregulation, immigration enforcement, and advancing technologies.
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Midterms Will Be Fundamentally Different
- The Democratic Party has shifted toward a Jacobin, neo-socialist, radical clique, altering typical midterm dynamics.
- This shift raises the risk that a House loss would trigger swift, prolonged impeachment efforts to derail the president's agenda.
Blame-Shift On Inflation
- Democrats blame Trump for not immediately fixing high inflation they caused during Biden's term.
- Hanson frames this as a rhetorical tactic to avoid responsibility for earlier policy failures.
Highlight Concrete Economic Wins
- Remind voters the Trump administration's first 10 months outperformed the prior four years on key economic metrics.
- Emphasize concrete wins like increased oil production and lower gasoline prices to counter negative narratives.