Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: We've Had Enough of the Fraud and Failure to Assimilate
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Dec 12, 2025 
Victor Davis Hanson, a distinguished historian and political commentator, dives into pressing cultural and political issues. He critiques systemic fraud in welfare programs and the lack of immigrant assimilation, particularly focusing on Somali fraud cases. Hanson discusses the urgent need for merit-based immigration policies and the importance of adopting American civic norms. He also evaluates European reactions to U.S. strategies and warns about unchecked aid in the Ukraine war, emphasizing the necessity for accountability in foreign aid.
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Hemisphere First Strategic Shift
- Trump frames a Western-hemisphere policy to block foreign influence and narco-terrorism rather than nation-building in the Middle East.
- Victor argues drugs and foreign-backed regimes have killed far more Americans than recent overseas strikes.
Indo-Pacific Policy Protects Global Trade
- The national strategy ties Indo-Pacific freedom of navigation to global supply-chain and European interests.
- Hanson says preventing Red Sea or Suez disruptions protects European imports and global commerce.
European Mixed Signals And Hypocrisy
- Europe shows mixed reactions and internal contradictions to American criticism and help.
- Hanson highlights EU political censorship, low fertility, and hypocrisy over energy and defense spending.
