Victor Davis Hanson Predicts the Future: Trump, China, Russia, & Europe in 2030

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Feb 28, 2025

Victor Davis Hanson, a classicist and political commentator at the Hoover Institution, joins to discuss the future political landscape by 2030. He predicts Trump's legacy in a united Republican Party and dissects Germany's shift towards conservatism amid rising geopolitical tensions. The conversation delves into the Ukraine-Russia conflict, analyzing future military strategies and outcomes. They also explore Israel's strategic challenges and the evolution of U.S. political dynamics, including the shifting voter demographics of both parties.

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INSIGHT

Trump's First Term

Trump's first term was chaotic due to inexperience and a divided administration.
Despite this, he achieved foreign policy successes, avoiding wars and confronting adversaries.

INSIGHT

Vance's Potential

J.D. Vance is underestimated due to his background, but his diverse experiences make him a strong candidate.
His ability to articulate the MAGA agenda and connect with the underclass makes him a formidable politician.

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European Shift

Europe is expected to shift right due to issues like open borders, high energy prices, and de-industrialization.
European elites' anti-American stance contrasts with the populist conservative views of the general populace.

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This week, Erik Torenberg is joined by Dr. Victor Davis Hanson, classicist, political commentator, and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford. Together they conduct a thought experiment: it's 2030, how can we expect to understand the legacy of Donald Trump, the shifting political landscape in Germany and the rest of Europe, the outcome of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, China's ambitions regarding Taiwan, Israel's strategic challenges, and the future of the Democratic Party?

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Hoover Institution - featured publications and videos: https://www.hoover.org/profiles/victor-davis-hanson

Erik's substack: https://eriktorenberg.substack.com/

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE:

Reflecting on Trump's Legacy
Trump's Second Term
JD Vance's Future
Ukraine-Russia Conflict
US-Europe Relations
The Future of Europe
China's Ambitions and Taiwan
Israel's Strategic Dilemmas
The Future of the Left