

“DEEPLY Disturbing And Shocking!” US Fascism With Mehdi Hasan & Victor Davis-Hanson
9 snips Jul 25, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson, a noted historian and conservative commentator, teams up with Mehdi Hasan, a sharp British-American journalist, to dissect the alarming rise of fascism among American youth. They explore how social media fuels extremist sentiments and discuss the implications of Trump’s declassified documents claiming government sabotage. With heated debates over immigration and the politicization of intelligence, they offer insights into the precarious balance of contemporary political identities, urging awareness of history's role in understanding today's turmoil.
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Ignorance Fuels Extremist Admiration
- Historical ignorance fuels the rise of fascism and communism praise among young people.
- Instant internet access distracted youth from learning true historical lessons about mass deaths from totalitarian regimes.
Trump-Labeled Fascism Lacks Basis
- Labeling Donald Trump as a fascist lacks concrete examples of fascist actions.
- True fascists suspend elections and suppress ballots, unlike Trump's legal challenges and court respect.
Obama's Intelligence Politicization Exposed
- Declassified documents suggest Obama's team politicized intelligence to push Russiagate narrative.
- This manipulation helped fuel a years-long investigation despite lack of evidence for Trump-Putin collusion.