Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: If Only William Buckley Was Around to Debate Nick Fuentes
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Nov 4, 2025 
Victor Davis Hanson, a renowned historian and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, dives into the heated controversies surrounding Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes. He explores the legacies of William F. Buckley Jr., emphasizing the importance of confronting extremism. The discussion highlights the complexities of right-wing anti-Semitism, the nuances of Christian Zionism, and alarming poll results showing support for Hamas among Palestinians, culminating in a reflection on the crucial role of strategic alliances in global politics.
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Uneven Interrogation Raises Questions
- Victor questions why Tucker cross-examined Ted Cruz strongly but did not similarly challenge Nick Fuentes on his extremist views.
- He suggests Tucker acquired adversarial skills but failed to use them to expose Fuentes' dangerous rhetoric.
Notoriety Over Substance
- Hanson notes Fuentes lacks substantive achievements and thrives on social-media notoriety and poisonous rhetoric.
- He stresses Fuentes' anti-Semitic, Stalin-admiring positions make platforming him especially risky.
Selective Outrage Signals Bias
- Hanson argues anti‑Israel focus often ignores larger global atrocities and selective comparisons reveal bias.
- He says singling out Israel without similar scrutiny of other conflicts suggests disproportionate animus.
