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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Counterrevolution

Feb 20, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson, a renowned historian and author, delves into the political landscape shaped by the Trump administration. He contrasts Trump's presidency with the radical shifts during Obama's years, framing it as a 'Trump restoration'. Hanson likens contemporary societal changes to the French Revolution, emphasizing the cultural and political upheavals we face today. He advocates for a return to common sense governance, urging a counter-revolution against far-left ideologies to restore traditional values and normalcy in American life.
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  • Victor Davis Hanson argues that the current political movement under Trump should be regarded as a counterrevolution aimed at restoring traditional values and governance structures altered during the Obama administration.
  • The podcast critiques recent cultural and legislative changes, suggesting they reflect a radical agenda that undermines conventional governance and emphasizes the need for public discourse on these transformations.

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The Concept of a Counter-Revolution

The discussion emphasizes the idea that current political movements, particularly those associated with Trump, should be viewed as a counter-revolution rather than an outright revolution. This counter-revolution aims to restore traditional values and governance structures that have been altered in recent years. Comparisons are made to FDR's first 100 days, highlighting that the changes being implemented are meant to reverse what has been seen as radical shifts during the Obama years. The speaker argues that the narrative around these efforts often misrepresents them as revolutionary when they are fundamentally about returning to established norms.

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