In this episode, Hanson explains what Trump is really signaling: that his strategy was always about making peace through strength — not appeasement. And now that Putin is throwing that opportunity away, the world sees who truly wants war.
“ I think what Vladimir Putin thinks, that he's going to continue the war; continue the terror campaign; get greater concessions from the Europeans, the Americans, and the Ukrainians; and move the battle lines a little bit to the west. And I think he's sorely mistaken. He's misreading Donald Trump.
“If I was Vladimir Putin, I would cut a deal today. And then, I would resume natural gas and oil shipments to Europe. I would open the economy back up. And I would tell the Russian people what you did. … And that's a lot better—it's not a good scenario, but it's a lot better than another Stalingrad or Verdun or Somme for the next two years for Russia.”
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0:00 New Developments in the Ukraine War
0:12 Trump's Reaction to Putin's Escalation
0:43 The Proposed Deal and Its Breakdown
3:19 Putin's Justification for Continuing the War
5:23 The Misreading of Trump
6:55 Conclusion
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A terrorist assaults and injures several, including children, with molotov cocktails at a walking event in support of the remaining Hamas-held hostages in Boulder, Colorado.
Legacy media outlets like CNN, CBS, and the Washington Post are lambasted for dishonest news coverage.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls on Democrats to change tactics by being “meaner.”
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Look at some of the recent examples of what is factually accurate vs. what the media says:
Trump pressed Cyril Ramaphosa on the “White Genocide” unfolding in his country = Trump ‘Ambushed’ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the oval office, pushes false claims.
Two Israeli embassy employees were shot and killed by a pro-Palestine protester with ties to Left-wing groups = Amid Israeli’s ongoing war in Gaza, where thousands have perished, Elias Rodriguez, a Chicago native and activist, shot and killed two Israeli embassy employees.
Over the past month, the corporate media, most namely CNN, NBC, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, have proven, yet again, that they are a ‘Pravda-like propaganda organ’ for Left-wing causes:
“We know what you're doing. You're trying to gin up momentum, enthusiasm, for a Left-wing cause that 50% of the population just doesn't support," argues Victor Davis Hanson on this bonus edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”
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0:00 Introduction
1:06 Example of Media Bias: Ramaphosa's Visit
3:22 Case Study: Lischinsky and Milgrim Tragedy
4:35 Media's Role in Political Narratives
6:42 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Five years later, Victor Davis Hanson takes a hard look at real aftermath of Floyd’s death on this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”
“ There was $2 billion in damage. There was a police precinct burned to the ground, in Minneapolis. There was a federal courthouse that was burned. There was a historic St. John's Church—across from the White House—that was torched. A mob tried to go into the White House grounds and reach the president.”
“And the country now is learning it's lessons. It's trying to find a sober solution. A reaction. I think they're trying—we're trying to come to a conclusion. Why in the world did we go completely collectively insane?”
(1:27) Background on George Floyd
(2:49) The Aftermath and Riots
(5:00) Systemic Racism and Anti-Racism Movement
(5:55) Impact on Universities and Society
(7:01) Current Reflections and Conclusions
(8:55) Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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FBI Will Release Video That Proves Epstein Killed Himself, says FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino; Karoline Leavitt Goes After Court That Struck Down Trump’s Tariffs.
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Sorry, Harvard, but we’re not going to give you billions of taxpayer dollars, no questions asked.
The Trump administration is set to eliminate its remaining government contracts with Harvard University, totally over $100 million, reports the New York Times. This comes off the heels of the administration’s commitment to also prevent the once prestigious university from enrolling foreign student.
The federal government does not have an obligation to blindly give a private university billions of dollars of taxpayer money, just like immigration officials are not forced to automatically give visas to foreign nationals, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words:”
“I think the argument from the administration that maybe our right-wing friends are missing is not that the Trump administration doesn't have a right to go in and micromanage. They're just saying, ‘I don't really wanna give Harvard any money. They've got $53 billion. They're private. They're not public institutions. But you know, if they ask us and they want money, then we have to look at why we would give it to them.’
“And it's kind of like Mr. Smith coming from Korea or Mr. Jones coming from Sweden. We look at them and we don't really think they add to the Americans. So, we don't have an invitation.’”
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Virginia’s November gubernatorial election is touted as a major barometer for how the electorate feels about the party in power in Washington, and national money for both parties is already pouring into the state. Two polls are showing two very different results in the race, yet the media is touting the one where the Democrat is far ahead. The Daily Signal asks founder of VirginiaFREE, Chris Saxman, how the race is really shaping up.
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While Americans get Memorial Day, Congress gets Memorial WEEK. And with Congress out of town, it’s all about President Trump and his administration.
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Today is May 29, 2025, and this is your Top News in 10.
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On this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson unpacks South Africa’s racialist policies and its attempt to leverage U.S. generosity while showing open hostility.
“ T his is not the South Africa that we used to know. But it was running on the fumes of Mandelaism. At the United Nations, it’s hostile to the United States. It takes advantage of the free trade agreement to run up a $9 billion surplus….It shows no gratitude. It attacks us.”
00:00 The Ambush That Wasn't
00:11 The Real Reason Behind the Meeting
00:37 South Africa's Controversial Stance
03:21 Trump's Response to Ramaphosa
04:37 The Broader Implications
06:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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On today’s Top News in 10, we cover:
According to a new poll, the majority of Americans believe the nation is headed in the right direction for the first time.
The Trump administration threatens to cancel existing contracts with Harvard University over its continued discriminatory policies.
President Trump and the King of England talk Canada.
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