The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: Assassin’s Creed: Breaking Down the Left’s Climate of Violence
Nov 26, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson delves into the chilling trend of politically motivated violence against prominent conservatives. He highlights recent attacks by individuals like Thomas Matthew Crooks and Luigi Mangione, all tied to radical left ideologies. The discussion reveals shared traits among these attackers, including mental instability and extreme political views. Hanson examines the troubling public reaction that often glorifies such violence and points to security lapses that fail to protect these targets. The combination of deranged motives and inadequate security spells a real danger.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Catalog Of Recent Political Attacks
- Victor Davis Hanson recounts several real assassination attempts and successful killings tied to left-wing perpetrators.
- He names Thomas Matthew Crooks, Ryan Ruth, Luigi Mangione, and Tyler Robinson as examples of this pattern.
Demonization Lowers The Bar For Violence
- Hanson argues these attackers shared left-leaning politics and probable mental instability.
- He links demonizing rhetoric to motivating unstable individuals to seek notoriety through violence.
Public Rejoicing After Attacks
- Hanson describes public reactions that celebrated or excused attacks on conservatives.
- He cites giggling reporters, proposed operas, and social media rejoicing after killings or attempts.