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Did 2024 save the American dream? – With Victor Davis Hanson

Dec 27, 2024
Victor Davis Hanson, a renowned historian at the Hoover Institute and author of "The End of Everything," dives into the tumultuous 2024 in American politics. He discusses Trump's unconventional strategies and the growing grassroots dissatisfaction with traditional politics. The conversation touches on future appointments under a potential Trump administration and the shifting dynamics in U.S. foreign policy, especially concerning Iran. Hanson also reflects on the resilience of the American Dream, highlighted by an emotional encounter at a McDonald's drive-thru.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Resounding Victory

  • Trump's victory was overwhelming, flipping even blue counties like in California.
  • His signature policies, like border control and energy development, resonated with voters.
INSIGHT

Rejection of Democratic Mindset

  • Trump's win is a rejection of the "madness" of the Democratic mindset.
  • This "Jacobin revolution" wasn't just in the US; it impacted other nations too.
ANECDOTE

Trump's Strategic Appointments

  • Trump chose appointees like Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard.
  • These individuals were targeted by the very agencies they now lead, signifying a counter-revolution.
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