Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: Biden’s Autopen Scandal Is the ‘Biggest Sham Perpetrated in My Life Time’

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Dec 2, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson, a distinguished historian and author, delves into the controversy surrounding Joe Biden's use of the autopen to enact policies. He describes Biden as a 'waxen effigy' for the Left's agenda and critiques the implications of autopen signatures on legal processes. The discussion covers government accountability, immigration issues, and the degradation of civic education. Hanson also reflects on economic contrasts between Biden and Trump, and shares his frustrations with modern air travel, encapsulating a blend of historical insight and contemporary relevance.
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ANECDOTE

AI Impersonations Steal Content

  • Victor Davis Hanson reports AI-generated fake podcasts using his voice and image are widespread.
  • He finds pirated audio and video misattributing scripts and profiting from his identity.
INSIGHT

Autopen Hid A Radical Agenda

  • Victor Davis Hanson calls Biden's autopen use a historic sham that masked a radical agenda.
  • He argues handlers used Biden as a waxen effigy to push policies voters would have rejected.
ADVICE

Reconsider Nonessential Travel

  • Avoid frequent air travel if delays and health risks outweigh benefits.
  • Victor Davis Hanson stopped traveling regularly after repeated missed connections and catching COVID.
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