The Daily Signal VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: No Congress, No Coherence—The Left’s Post-Trump Identity Crisis
Apr 10, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and renowned military historian, delves into the Democratic Party's current identity crisis. He critiques their lack of serious alternatives to Trump's agenda, arguing that their resistance often lacks substance and coherence. Hanson emphasizes how earlier Democratic leaders once shared views similar to Trump's but now resort to performance art instead of concrete proposals. He calls for a return to meaningful debate, especially around pressing economic issues like trade deficits.
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Lack of Constructive Alternatives
- Democrats lack constructive criticism of Trump's agenda, resorting to theatrics.
- They haven't offered substantial alternatives, engaging in disruptive behavior instead.
Past Democratic Views
- Prominent Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Paul Krugman previously held views similar to Trump's on issues like trade.
- Now, they don't acknowledge these past stances and offer no alternatives.
Need for Concrete Proposals
- Democrats should present concrete counter-proposals instead of simply criticizing Trump.
- They should offer alternative solutions for issues like the national debt and trade deficits.