The Victor Davis Hanson Show Sheinbaum Gets it All Wrong and the 2003 Invasion of Iraq in Retrospect
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Aug 16, 2025 Delve into the implications of the 2003 Iraq invasion and how misjudged political decisions still echo today. Explore recent remarks by Mexico’s president on immigration and the fentanyl crisis, highlighting their socio-economic impact. The discussion also critiques U.S. immigration policies and their narratives, while reflecting on the aftermath of the Iraq War and the challenges of nation-building in conflict zones. Finally, uncover the complexities of urban crime, especially among young African American males, and the cultural narratives that complicate honest conversations.
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Sheinbaum's Argument Misses Key Causes
- Claudia Sheinbaum frames Mexican labor and remittances as essential to California and U.S. economies, but Victor Hanson argues this ignores crime, public-costs, and cartel influence.
- He says fentanyl is driven by Chinese precursors and Mexican cartel production, so blaming only U.S. consumers is a false partial account.
Remittances Create Political Incentives
- Hanson argues Mexico benefits from exporting migrants via remittances and reduced social pressure, making its government tolerant of illegal migration.
- He contends remittances and cartel cash create perverse incentives that undermine Mexican enforcement.
Prepare For Tighter Border Policies
- Hanson advises expecting a border wall and stricter enforcement, saying Mexico would suffer more if migration stopped.
- He suggests automation and declining labor needs lessen the claim that the U.S. needs massive illegal labor flows.
