Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson with Devin Nunes: How Republicans, Trump Can ‘Defy All The Odds’ in 2026
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Dec 31, 2025 Devin Nunes, former U.S. Representative and current CEO of Truth Social, shares his insights on merging media and fusion energy. He discusses the importance of energy for driving technology and highlights TAE Technologies' plans for commercial reactors, set to start in 2026. Nunes emphasizes the role of private innovation in fusion energy and warns against China's potential dominance. He reflects on Truth Social's mission to promote free speech amidst challenges, all while navigating funding and industry disruptions.
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Economy And Security Can Defy History
- Strong economy plus perceived safety abroad can let Republicans defy historical midterm losses under an incumbent president.
- Devin Nunes says focused local candidates and a clear message are essential to hold or win competitive House seats.
Democrats’ New Leadership Lacks Policy Depth
- The Democratic Party has shifted from articulate liberal leaders to younger, more extreme figures lacking policy depth.
- Nunes calls this new cohort 'neo-Marxists' who rely on tactics rather than coherent policy explanations.
True Social Launched Out Of Necessity
- True Social launched as a necessity after deplatforming and worked to restore free speech and streaming access.
- Devin Nunes recounts delays entering Google Play and fighting SEC hurdles before going public in spring 2024.