Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: Biden Left Trump in a Lurch in Syria
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Dec 16, 2025 The discussion highlights Joe Biden's mishandling of U.S. relations in Syria, particularly in response to attacks on American troops. Victor Davis Hanson criticizes rising antisemitism on campuses, linking it to faculty bias and indoctrination. He also addresses the implications of mass immigration on public services and argues for better vetting and assimilation. The conversation underscores the risks posed by complacent political responses to extremism, both domestically and internationally, particularly in relation to Western vulnerabilities.
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Deterrence Was Lost In Syria
- The Biden years eroded deterrence in Syria after 130+ attacks on U.S. positions with little U.S. response.
- Victor Davis Hanson warns that without restored deterrence, U.S. troops become vulnerable sitting ducks abroad.
Campus Climate Normalizes Anti‑Jewish Expression
- Campus climate and political messaging have lowered the bar on acceptable anti‑Jewish expression.
- Hanson links campus tolerance of pro‑Hamas activity and leftist indifference to a rise in antisemitic incidents.
Right‑Wing Shift Weakens Antisemitism Watchdogs
- A new faction on the right has abandoned earlier conservative vigilance against antisemitism.
- Hanson observes that some right‑wing media and figures now traffic in anti‑Jewish tropes once policed by conservatives.
