Best of the Spectator Americano: Victor Davis Hanson on left-wing rage, Musk’s grudge, & America’s identity crisis
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Jul 6, 2025 
Victor Davis Hanson, a classicist and historian renowned for his works like The End of Everything, joins Freddy Gray to dive into the shock victory of Zoran Mamdani in the political arena. They discuss the evolving landscape of the Democratic Party and the rising class tensions in America. The conversation shifts to Trump’s fiscal policies, examining their unexpected ramifications, as well as the changing demographics in New York politics. Lastly, they explore the complexities of global dynamics and the presidential role in shaping international relations.
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Mamndani's Contradictory Appeal
- Zoran Mamdani's win reflects a young, educated, urban base frustrated with the Democratic Party's lack of agenda.
- His candidacy embodies contradictions, being a beneficiary of capitalism while promoting socialist ideas.
Mamndani's Three Support Bases
- Mamdani's support bases include wealthy indifferent elites, subsidized poor, and upwardly mobile educated liberals.
- He lacks appeal among working-class minorities who see him as privileged and hypocritical.
NY Election Reveals Democratic Fractures
- New York's election highlights Democratic Party fragmentation and loss of control over its base.
- This exposes vulnerabilities for Democrats nationally, benefiting the Republican and Trump movement.
