The Victor Davis Hanson Show Trump Resurrects the Department of War, ‘Phillies Karen’, and the Murder of Irina Zarutska
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Sep 9, 2025 The discussion tackles the controversial renaming of the Defense Department back to the Department of War, revealing its political implications. A tragic murder case brings to light societal failures in addressing crime and justice. The conversation also critiques media perceptions of crime influenced by identity. They explore the disconnect between elite narratives and everyday American experiences, highlighting pressing immigration policies and a controversial proposal in California for land redistribution. Nostalgic reflections on baseball and educational values round out the engaging dialogue.
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Rebranding The Pentagon Has Real Tradeoffs
- Victor argues renaming the Defense Department back to 'War' acknowledges its core mission of deterrence and combat readiness.
- He warns such symbolic changes should be legislated to avoid political flip-flopping and wasted costs.
Keep Campaigns Focused On Core Voter Issues
- Focus on economy, border control, ICE messaging, and crime when campaigning for midterms.
- Avoid distractions that cost political capital and obscure core accomplishments.
Systemic Failures Enabled A Preventable Murder
- Hanson calls the murder of Iryna Zarutska an avoidable evil enabled by repeat offenders on bail and systemic leniency.
- He criticizes officials for downplaying the video and for societal reactions that contextualize rather than condemn the killer.