

’No Jews, No News’? Victor Davis Hanson Debunks Van Jones’ CNN Comments
6 snips Oct 8, 2025
The rise of overt antisemitism since October 7 is critically examined. A controversial claim by Van Jones suggests media neglects violence in Nigeria due to the victims not being Jewish. Victor Davis Hanson dissects this notion, highlighting overlooked global conflicts like those in Armenia and Chechnya. He explains that the Middle East's geopolitical significance drives media focus, while urging greater attention to Nigerian Christian atrocities, challenging the way DEI frameworks influence coverage of black Islamic militants.
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Selective Global Coverage Is Common
- Many global conflicts (Chechnya, Abkhazia, Pakistan-India tensions) received little sustained coverage despite severity.
- Lack of coverage isn't unique to Nigeria and reflects selective news attention worldwide.
Why The Middle East Dominates News
- The Middle East gets outsized coverage because it is a historical and strategic crossroads of continents and religions.
- Geopolitical risks there (terrorism, nuclear proliferation, chokepoints) give it greater global resonance than many other conflicts.
Mobilize Constituencies To Drive Coverage
- To boost attention for Nigeria, Hanson urges informing and mobilizing the African American community as a natural constituency.
- He recommends that community lobbying mirror how Arab and Middle Eastern groups influence media focus.