The Victor Davis Hanson Show Where Powell Stands, Beating Mamdani, and the Fallout from Butler
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Jul 18, 2025 The hosts dive into Trump's complex juggling act on Ukraine, balancing isolationist views and traditional Republican strategies. They analyze critical failures in Secret Service security during Trump's speech, raising serious national security concerns. The discussion also touches on tense immigration issues in California, including controversial ICE actions at illegal pot farms. Political accountability is scrutinized, highlighting allegations about Biden's executive orders and responses to socio-economic disparities in New York's political landscape.
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Trump's Ukraine Diplomacy Balancing Act
- Donald Trump attempts a balanced approach to Ukraine, facing pressures from both MAGA and traditional Republicans.
- His willingness to negotiate with Putin and support NATO arms signals a pragmatic but uneasy stance.
Putin's War Justifications
- Putin's war claims massive Russian casualties and territorial gains but faces an unclear exit strategy.
- His justification hinges on preventing NATO expansion and retaining control over occupied regions.
Putin Strengthened NATO Instead
- Putin's invasion has ironically strengthened NATO by adding powerful members and increasing military spending.
- This counters his original goal to weaken Western military alliances and deterrence.
