The Victor Davis Hanson Show Out-Of-Touch Left and Trump Diplomacy
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May 13, 2025 Delve into the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations and Biden's controversial media appearances. Explore the disconnect between political elites and their constituents, with AOC facing backlash from her own base. Discuss the stark reality of America's political identity as many young Democrats feel embarrassed to be American. Critique the recent cultural debates, including a Times Square statue's significance. Lastly, uncover the diplomatic challenges of Trump's negotiations in the Middle East, highlighting the humanitarian implications.
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Trump's China Trade Reset Insight
- Donald Trump's trade negotiations aim to reduce the U.S. trade deficit with China significantly.
- A successful reset with China could lead to similar deals with other Asian countries, boosting the U.S. economy.
Trump Challenges Democratic Orthodoxy
- Trump executes policies Democrats have long advocated for, like pharmaceutical price cuts.
- This forces Democrats to contradict their traditional stances to oppose Trump.
Left-Wing Elite Disconnect Revealed
- The African American left-wing elite are out of touch with their constituencies.
- Many African Americans and Hispanics actually support Trump policies more than their leaders suggest.