Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: The ‘Schumer Shutdown’ Gains Traction Each Passing Day
Oct 31, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss the eroding trust in politics, highlighting the 'Schumer shutdown' as a key example. They delve into Obama's diminishing influence and the complexities of Trump’s legal challenges, questioning whether they serve as deterrents or revenge. The conversation also touches on geopolitical tensions, particularly Russia's choices post-Ukraine invasion, and the insidious tactics used by China and Russia for tech espionage. Finally, they examine the rising anti-Semitism among younger generations and the shifting narratives in celebrity culture's impact on politics.
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Shutdowns Signal Lost Mandate
- A party that refuses to vote to break a filibuster signals to voters it lacks electoral legitimacy.
- Victor calls the current Democratic shutdown tactic the "Schumer shutdown" and says it will cost them politically the longer it lasts.
A Wide-Ranging Positive Assessment
- Victor lists broad metrics where he believes the Trump administration is performing strongly domestically and internationally.
- He cites border security, energy, GDP, inflation, foreign investment, recruitment, and diplomatic ceasefires as evidence Trump is 'riding high.'
Trade Trolling For Recordkeeping
- Stop incendiary trolling and instead highlight measurable policy wins each day.
- Victor advises Team Trump to stress concrete gains (oil, border, economy) rather than crude videos and F-bombs.
