The Megyn Kelly Show

Judge Threatens to Jail Trump, Kristi Noem's Lies, and the "End of Everything," with Victor Davis Hanson | Ep. 783

May 6, 2024
Victor Davis Hanson, a military historian and author, joins the discussion to tackle the chaotic legal battles facing Trump and the media's reaction. They dive into Kristi Noem's questionable political narratives and the societal implications of emotional distress on college campuses. Insights from Hanson's new book hint at historic lessons that echo in today’s geopolitical climate. The conversation also explores the decline of elite institutions and the evolving demands of student activism amid broader cultural critiques.
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INSIGHT

Civilizational Destruction

  • Targeted civilizations are destroyed systematically, erasing their infrastructure, people, and culture.
  • Modern threats of annihilation, though rare, echo historical patterns and should be taken seriously.
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Indicators of American Decline

  • America shows signs of decline, including a broken legal system, a weakened military, and unsustainable debt.
  • These issues mirror problems seen in collapsing civilizations, raising concerns about America's future.
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Electoral College

  • The Electoral College was designed to prevent vote fraud and protect smaller states' interests.
  • The left's efforts to change the system reveal their desire for a mobocracy, ignoring the founders' wisdom.
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