The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: Don’t Look Away—These Are the Democrat Party’s True Colors
Sep 26, 2025
The podcast dives into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and how key Democratic figures responded. Instead of showing empathy, many, including Ilhan Omar and AOC, chose to express hostility. Victor Davis Hanson highlights the stark contrast between the usual bipartisan sympathy in tragic situations and the recent indifference from Democrats. He critiques the narratives surrounding the shooter's motives and emphasizes a troubling failure of basic human empathy, questioning the implications for Democratic credibility.
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Shifting Narratives Collapse Under Evidence
- Victor Davis Hanson argues Democrats floated many shifting narratives about Charlie Kirk's shooter instead of sticking to facts.
- He shows those narratives collapsed once evidence emerged, revealing partisan reflexes over truth.
Character Attacks Replaced Condolences
- Hanson says prominent Democrats responded unapologetically by attacking Charlie Kirk's character instead of offering sympathy.
- He highlights Ilhan Omar and AOC doubling down on condemnations rather than pausing politics.
Crockett’s Claim And The Corrected Vote Count
- Hanson recounts Jasmine Crockett's TV remarks claiming only two "Caucasians" refused to sign a memorial for Kirk.
- He then corrects the record: 95 voted not to sign and 118 avoided the memorial, many of whom were white.