Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: The Left’s ‘Assassination Chic’ and the Inevitability of Another Attack
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Nov 28, 2025 
Victor Davis Hanson, a renowned historian and political commentator, discusses the alarming acceptance of political violence in contemporary society. He highlights the rising trend of 'assassination chic' and the cultural glorification of violence. Hanson also examines Europe’s shift to the right, driven by economic issues and youthful backlash against politicized institutions. He raises concerns about AI's biased outputs and the need for conservatives to mobilize against institutional capture, emphasizing the importance of free speech in combating censorship.
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Economic Grievances Drive European Shift
- Europe is shifting right because young people resent high costs, censorship, and static socialist economies.
- Victor Davis Hanson says they want housing, jobs, and less cultural lecturing.
German Surveillance Truck Story
- Hanson recounts seeing a German 'surveillance truck' joke about tracking household TVs for tax or control.
- He uses the anecdote to illustrate European surveillance perceptions.
Disarmament Invited Strategic Alarm
- Many NATO countries disarmed after the Cold War and relied on U.S. protection.
- Putin's actions revived European rearmament and nationalist politics, Hanson argues.
