Victor Davis Hanson on “The Case For Trump”

[@johnmonk66]

I worked construction in NY for years, worked in Trumps building rebuilding a floor. As we sat down to eat Trump and a bunch of suits walked in looking around talking about plans. He saw us eating and APOLOGIZED for disturbing out lunch. They all left. 5 minutes later he came back with a sandwich from the deli alone, and sat with us on an upside down bucket and shot the shit with us. Just regular talking like a normal guy. One worker asked why he didn't eat with the suits, he said although they all worked for him he didn't like them, he was just a regular guy. And he was. There is nothing pretentious about him. When he says her is better, it is because he is better. Does a olympic runner get called pretentious when he says he is faster than the rest? Not when it is the truth

[@patriciapapadopoulos7351]

HOW LUCKEY THE WORLD IS TO HAVE PRESIDENT TRUMP WITH GREATRESPECT FROM AUSTRALIA GOD KEEP HIM SAFE

[@wassilykandinsky4616]

When Trump says he is better, why then does he lie so much? When there is nothing pretentious about him, why does he lie about his achievements. He is a fraud. What makes you blind about the facts? Do you even know what facts mean? I don‘t need media comments to see that Trump contradicts his own words. I don‘t understand how you cannot see that. Must be a strange but unfortunately wide spread psychological condition.

[@Trishific]

That's exactly what I imagined him to be like...before politics. And, he's still the same!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

What an awesome story!

[@narniagirl1420]

Thank you for this John. It is so great to hear personal testimonies about Trump.

[@sistacentral9307]

Victor is a Genius!!!! I Love Him!!! Yet, he's also Humble.

[@charliefisher4044]

I voted for Trump and I DO NOT regret it! Looking forward to 2020!

[@jayjayjames2332]

I did not vote for Trump and do regret it. Looking forward to voting for him in the important state of Michigan in 2020. He's going to wipe the floor with whatever socialist idiot they put against him.

[@ronaldluman5095]

Victor Davis Hanson is spot on, on every subject, he can speak for me anytime, completely logical approach to everything. He is the best.

[@tedbaxter5234]

Fascinating! Trump 2020!

[@paulineackermann2598]

Trump has been saying these things for over 30yrs. He is consistent.~: )

[@pennise]

VDH brings clarity to the seemingly complicated issues of the day. For this I thank him.

[@Fluxion11]

I could listen to Victor Davis Hanson all day.

[@gregmirr]

Great interview with a blue collar Californian with a PHD , from the Big valley , Level headed and speaks clearly without pretension .

[@Mlavin330]

VDH is an amazing mind. I could listen to him forever and a day. This is a man true to his word and specific in his thoughts.

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

GOD BLESS this wonderful president! And thanks, Victor Hanson Davis.

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@drstrangelove4998]

Englishman here, I‘ve watched clips of Trump spending time with solid blue collar men down at the factory or the fire station precinct. He seemed to have all the time in the world to talk and joke. These guys loved him, his authenticity was palpable. He didn’t have to tell lies like his rivals.

[@akompsupport]

Professor Hanson is by this point a national treasure.

[@alexanders.7719]

Victor Davis Hanson .. absolutely brilliant !!

[@charliefisher4044]

Because he knew how to connect with people! He spent time on the job sites with the WORKERS! He admired them and respects them!

[@shellyanderson8375]

The fact that the MSM and DC Establishment don't like him means he is more trustworthy. He gets the fact that people want jobs, love family and country. Thank God he won in 2016 and pray to God he wins 2020.

[@brightredtulip]

Oh my goodness this was a fantastic interview where have you been all my life ?? WOW just fantastic.!!

[@shyama5612]

Peter is perhaps the best interviewer I've seen. Curious, humble, patient. Victor, my man, an example of what clear thinking looks like.

[@jamesberlo4298]

The way He speaks conveys so much more than the Spoken Words, He is something else.

[@golightly2204]

An eloquent and substantial case for Trump. Professor Hanson is an admirable man.

[@elmaleh33]

What a job Peter Robinson has. The privilege of speaking to great minds such as Sowell, Friedman, Buckley Jr, and VDH for 20+ years. Remarkable.

[@cliftonwilliams766]

Peter, thanks for this uplifting interview with this uplifting individual! I, certainly, needed this, now! I now have some hope for America, possibly, without blood in the streets?

[@bibo3373]

Excellent. Among other qualities, Hanson is the most down to earth yet intelligent academic around.

[@DorothyGTyas]

It is ethical people such as he who should be running America... versus the criminally self-serving *ruining cl-asses!* ☝🤓

[@patriciahedrick4197]

I click and listen whenever I see VDH is commenting. We are extremely fortunate he has been willing to speak his brilliant mind and common sense values. He is a true AMERICAN who only wants what is best for America.

[@angelamoore9080]

Trump 2020! I ❤️ Victor Hansons’intellectual thinking and reverberations of the actual truth!!!

[@suzin7502]

Hanson speaks the absolute truth! The majority of people are just to afraid to say it.

[@stratu23]

Damn, I'm not sure just who is more BADASS right now - Victor Davis Hanson or Donald Trump? Bravo to both of these Titans!

[@jjroseknows777]

"Titans"; I love it!

[@dasglasperlenspiel10]

The answer is,"Hanson."

[@lisaparker2090]

jjroseknows777 I love people who speak the truth.

[@YappyRaccoon]

if they fought in the UFC against each other, who would win an MMA match?

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@georgewilliam5346]

What a very smart honest humble intelligent human being. Great show

[@김옥희-q3d]

This man makes so much sense. He's very articulate.

[@madelineharkins5643]

Agree!

[@darrylschultz9311]

'ken oath!

[@stillwatersnightsky6533]

Really listening to Mr Hanson is a favor to oneself to understand the state of affairs in the US. Wish the Americans could spare their sanity and listen to this erudite gentleman. If immigrants cannot contribute, assimilate and make an effort to understand the country's populace and their culture, then that does cause an imbalance...... Following this from India..

[@theresep7386]

His remarks about the farms broke my heart. 💔

[@margiejones870]

Love listening to Victor Hansen

[@bobbyaxelrod2720]

this guy is a smart, intellectual, common sense, to the point guy, impressed!

[@damiensantiamo8755]

Although he is an intellectual, he is a hunter and not a cave painter (like many of his colleagues). One of the most important intellectuals of our time.

[@dawn2395]

Bobby Axelrod He is my professor at Hillsdale. Great historian

[@barbaraclifford6039]

Bobby Axelrod He’s a genius!

[@DanielSnedden]

Trump does not need recognition because his supporters appreciate his accomplishments.

[@lkern6238]

Intelligent concise speakers. I learned a lot from this interview.

[@alitlweird]

For all his billions, Donald Trump is the closest thing to “The Common Man” becoming President that we will ever see! ❤️🇺🇸 *_#TRUMP2020_*

[@amoxintubeu]

Love Prof. Hanson, a true gem and pride from Central Valley.

[@annekesmart4155]

Thankyou for standing for not being afraid to tell the truth and identify corruption and fraud.

[@Swede_4_DragonBeliever]

God bless from Sweden. God bless President Trump and the great patriots of USA and Sweden.

[@dondressel4802]

Phil Swede4Trump hopefully your country will follow through also with a great leader like President Trump

[@angelapesola4704]

Mr. Hanson ; Thank you so much for outlining and supporting my instincts about Donald Trump.

[@christopherrobbins9985]

VDH understands Trump like few other public intellectuals. God Bless Him! Trump Landslide 2020

[@jonassmith1457]

Didn't he lose the popular vote by 3m?

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@Felix_Effex]

Thank You Victor Davis Hanson.

[@hlim431]

VDH is one of the truly wise amongst a plethora of so-called experts... I LOVE this great man!!!

[@watchman56able]

I am listening to this (again) on 2-9-2020 and it seems as VDH predicted Trump is getting more of the black vote.

[@SpencerNeutron]

These videos bring me great joy

[@BannedPhotoshop]

me too

[@howardglickstein6763]

The best explanation of what Trump is and what he means, and the history of the country during our lifetime, in plain English and not boring for a minute. Genius disguised as common sense.

[@chrissttiiee]

@@howardglickstein6763 : Right on!

[@timwhiting6721]

Long form discussion is the best form. No more clip it's that the media uses to fit their crazy narrative.

[@lisaparker2090]

Howard Glickstein Common sense is genius in it’s simplicity. It’s a beautiful thing.

[@andyigwe7119]

Very intelligent and well mannered gentleman. Really outlined the case for Trump better than I have ever managed

[@r.waynefournier4283]

I sold insurance to almond farmers in Northern California in the 1980's and now I wish that I had ventured further south during that time, just for the chance to meet Victor Davis Hanson. I am impressed by his education, amazed by his insight and touched by his humility.

[@mielerodriguez5678]

Im a Englishman from Hampshire. I loved Donald from the moment he came down the escalator. A great President.

[@tooshmart6669]

As a 30's Black, Navy vet, kids, hip hop kinda guy.......I voted for Trump because everytime I heard the guy speak, as a man I can tell when a man is dis-ingenuous and Trump came off as *REAL* and off the cuff. He was truly the only candidate (including Obama) that I could relate too. He was arrogant, harsh, brash, but truthful. Qualities that many may not like but qualities of a true leader.

[@overworked1084]

Too Shmart as a middle aged white woman in California I felt the exact same way. I believed the truth was that it was a Never Hillary sentiment. I’m not a Trump worshiper, he is not my savior, he was however the better choice for so many reasons.

[@RoyalProtectorate]

Quick note to you. Just because someone is arrogant, harsh, and brash doesn't make them truthful.

[@kenwilliamsvoice]

@@RoyalProtectorate ok smart guy, try on the word 'authenticity' for size. I'm a middle aged black businessman and saw same thing as this commenters post. That said i worship NO man!

[@thermionic1234567]

Too Shmart But Obama was a poseur, a phony, a made-man; not a self-made man like Trump.

[@charris5700]

@@RoyalProtectorate Wow that was so deep...Elizabeth Warren is that you? So smart. So human like.

[@josephobenauer3093]

Never miss chance to listen to the great Victor Davis Hanson or Dennis Miller, great stuff.

[@atlasking6110]

Once I got over the interviewer's disconcerting resemblance to Keith Olbermann, I realized what a GREAT interviewer he is. And VDH is a national treasure.

[@jwk6343]

Atlas King the KO resemblance got me too! On point.

[@johnmonk66]

16:00 How did Trump learn to communicate with the deplorables? As I stated in another comment, he didn't like his own kind, he hung out with construction workers whenever he could, he wasn't raised a prick, he had a good father.

[@johnmonk66]

WOW, at 17:50 he confirms exactly what I said. I like this guy, most people don't know Trump, he does

[@zackgrumet8712]

I am smarter for having spent this hour educating myself to different validated point of views. Thank you.

[@zayan6284]

You're welcome. *_DABS_*

[@Player_Review]

It always helps to expose ourselves to different points of view. One issue of mass data collection and its predictive algorithms is that recommended videos or search results are affected by your history; This ends up curating content that meets the confirmation-bias of consumers and often hides alternative viewpoints. I go out of my way to find both sides and debate forums that foster civil discourse where the best arguments backed by the best credible data wins. I enjoy mass data, but wish I could shake up the algorithms to let it know I am not seeking confirmation-bias. I did find this content to be very well constructed with much merit. I wish more people were aware such content exists and were willing to expose themselves to material that does not [at face value] meet their confirmation-bias. United we stand, divided we fall.

[@theshootindutchman]

Brilliant, I have often wished that words would flow from my mouth like a dance, this man is really wise. Intelligent, certainly, but it is the wisedome in the words that makes him a treasure 😊

[@jchil_93top_usa_ret17]

I experienced the same when an illegal hit me, totaled my car and ran away, never caught!!! Ended with me another $13K in debt!!!!

[@danmasters1568]

Victor Davis Hanson is a true intellectual, eloquent and profound. He understands why Donald Trump appeals to so many hard working, patriotic Americans of all socioeconomic strata.

[@nelsano3]

Incredible interview. Victor Hanson is truly amazing

[@Hammersch]

Yes amazing! Viktor is a great man!

[@YappyRaccoon]

He is good but heavily burdened with the misery of life. He needs to spend some time experiencing happiness.

[@mwothe]

He's my Plato or Socrates because he understands and can explain Plato and Socrates to me in a way I understand.

[@jeffreyhancock8831]

I agree with your assessment of Mr. Hanson.

[@maggiemconnor]

Thank you VDH !

[@roberthurleyjr4762]

He's one of only a handful of real Conservatives at the HOOVER INSTITUTE.

[@Rat-Builder]

Yeah, what has happened to these people that SHOULD know better? How can anyone say that the Left's ideas are the way we should go. Socialism has NEVER worked, and that is proven. Did they not take that class in school? Even if they were indoctrinated in K thru 12, at some point they must have thought for themselves.

[@RoyalProtectorate]

What do you mean only fellows at the hoover insitutions?

[@veenapaulson4934]

Looking back on the hippie era.... Now understand it was the beginning of the plan to destroy America. Sex, drugs and rock and roll. Abortions. the pill. Free love. Families crumbling. Calling police pigs and soldiers, baby killers. Feminism began. Gloria Steinham and others. The peace sign is a Satanic symbol. Rise of terrorist groups. And on and on.

[@googleuser1421]

Victor Hanson is one of the smartest people out there. 100% agree with each and every word.

[@josepholugbami794]

Am listening from Nigeria, Africa. I like VDH. Cool and deep. The left is waking up the center right out of their slumber.

[@alanaadams7440]

Agree very insightful

[@setdrift]

God bless you brother

[@pattifisk6359]

My Dad, the Farmer, from PA to the shores in France, back to the Pa farm fed a family of 6 and we made it on that little farm, with no help. Still no PHDs but we all did it and are all successful THANK GOD FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP🇺🇸

[@chrissttiiee]

I'm also from the Central Valley, CA. We used to be RED til the Democrats bullied their way thru our state; liberal policies are shoved down our throats on a daily.

[@CHEECHMUN]

Very sad... I just came from San Diego on Fifth Av. All homeless and empty buildings. The word is High rises will take their place.

[@angelob9465]

we will be red again

[@jonassmith1457]

How did they bully their way? By wining elections?

[@madelineharkins5643]

True that!

[@larrywuzhere3866]

The left destroys all things good and all things American. They have absolutely wrecked California and gave it to foreigners. Be armed and be safe- or move out of that shithole the left has turned CA into.

[@janelgarrison561]

Thank you for an intelligent conversation. Sadly absent today in the mainstream.

[@jovangaltic]

Actual intellectual discussion... refreshing.

[@notadumbblond3]

Mr Hanson is a very smart man. We need more people like him speaking up like this.

[@Fingolfin3423]

That was the fastest one hour of Hoover I've seen in a while. Great stuff, guys. Pure gold.

[@GranolaBear13]

Too funny, that's what I thought!! "It's over already??" haha

[@ronlemons5316]

Brilliant man. I love to watch, hear and learn from this guy! One of my absolute thinkers.

[@lawrenceyang7960]

Victor Davis is a pragmatist. I like his honest & down-to-earth talks and books.

[@mickjarvis4101]

This is the most intelligent and inspiring interview I've seen about our POTUS. Hanson's view and interpretation of President Trump's journey, his character, choices and reasons for doing things the way he does is right on target. It saddens me with regards to the 2 possible outcomes, because I believe he's probably right and it breaks my heart and pisses me off at the same time. In my lifetime, I have never loved and supported a President more than #45. I worry so much about who will eventually take his place and what will happen to the U.S. when they do. For now though, I'm simply grateful and count my blessings for having had this opportunity to witness how a real and true President is and should be. Thank you President Trump from the bottom of this deplorable's heart.

[@scottgebow6539]

Hanson, Shapiro,and Sowell are my intellectual, common sense heroes.

[@GiggyBob]

This man, VDH, is brilliant and dead on.

[@davidj8065]

VDH is my hero - a brilliant mind

[@1geyser]

Brilliant, intelligent and reasoned. And spot on!

[@cplrob]

I fear for the future of our republic. Thank goodness for President Trump and for Victor Davis Hanson.

[@douglasboutin7861]

I wish we had a strong leader . Running our country right now

[@carpediemjonah8110]

Victor Hansen is so articulate and so focused on his specialty. Brilliant interview.I wish Victor had not been interrupted or shouted down so many times. Victor remains calm and poised and graceful throughout the repeated interruptions.Thanks for a great interview.

[@veenapaulson4934]

The truth always irritates leftists, as I suspect this interviewer is? . He looked very disturbed by the end, as his propaganda mind set was cracking. Even so.... The interviewer mainly listened!! Did not think that would be possible for someone with TDS syndrome!! Good for him!!!

[@jjforcebreaker]

Every single longer lecture or interview with Mr. Hanson is such a treat. Thanks for publishing it.

[@MsElke11]

Thank goodness for good friends VDH and CONRAD BLACK.... intellectuals on the RIGHT SIDE of HISTORY.

[@bajajoes1]

Trump got my attention way back when he was campaigning & said "Merry Christmas"! After years of the Media's War On Christmas it was so refreshing & meaningful to hear a candidate say those 2 words that had almost been declared Verbotten by the US Media!

[@misteroz]

VDH makes a point about Trump that I’ve long believed myself: the left call him a racist, whereas the truth is he simply doesn’t care.

[@yamabushi170]

"I don't care" is pretty much the ultimate defense against the hysterical screeching pejoratives of the left. The moment you stop caring about their idiot insults they become meaningless. Conversely, the moment you try to 'defend' yourself and explain away whatever your supposed transgression is then you've bought into their narrative and you'll just be running to keep up with their madness.

[@sherrykoury5351]

They call every Republican a racist, they have since I can remember. It's because they are projecting, because their party started the KKK

[@ChongFollower2]

@@sherrykoury5351 thats so true. I know dems who refuse to believe it .. its the same as planned parenthood was instituted to lower the black population. People should look it up. they don't even try to hide it...amazing

[@ProudAmericanAnne]

Great interview, Peter. VDH is a true intellectual.

[@bikingviking3984]

what an awesome interview, thank you!

[@danielmarso7242]

I can't get enough of VDH , he seems like the smartest , most knowledgeable and intelligent person in America

[@roberthurleyjr4762]

You must understand, Everything V.D.H. RECOUNTS! IS VERIFIABLY TRUE. V.D.H. is one of the ONLY Sane Historian!!!!

[@Rat-Builder]

PLUS, this is knowledge that he HAS, not from a prompter of some kind.

[@keithken2828]

He’s a Great American 🇺🇸

[@eashag1094]

Thank you for this very informative discussion with VDH. I've learned so much.

[@conniedobbin4982]

Wonderful interview. President Trump for 2020 🙏👍

[@reginaDexant]

Donald Trump is a great President, never socially accepted (WE welcome him), often brash, but he has an uncanny charisma and ability to be right-by the hand of God, just like Andrew Jackson did in his time. Donald Trump 2020!

[@delaineharmon1746]

This is so great to hear. I have to get the book now. I spent my youth in the Fresno area & north as an adult. The San Joaquin Valley became a horrible place to live. If you never lived there, you can't even know. I moved out of California.

[@davisboyd6644]

Beautiful. Will be sharing with my family and friends. Well said VDH.

[@laureldevine]

I held my nose and voted for Trump in 2016...I will proudly skip into the voting booth, MAGA hat on, and cast my vote with glee and confidence in my GREAT PRESIDENT TRUMP! Great interview and I am purchasing the book today!

[@deniimacdougall]

The great insight of VDH is he gives such an intellectual spin regarding Trump!

[@TheTamrock2007]

I would very much enjoy another interview 14 months later with all the chaos that has unfolded.

[@ej3291]

I just finished his book, fantastic!

[@mikefriedman8320]

Good job Mr Hansen. Now we'll get to see 'the case for trump' in forthcoming court venues.

[@runes6843]

From Denmark here: can we get your Trump after 2024? We need him!

[@charris5700]

We can share. He can be president of Denmark and USA. The EU would be triggered since it could greatly interfere with their plan to turn Scandinavia into Africa. Denmark is so small we could squeeze that lil country in between our states lol. Very rich history in Daneland, you could probably use a 👑 Ragnar right now to take the reigns.

[@markg1531]

Rune S At least you could try to imitate him as we are in Poland. I hope you can keep your great country. Best wishes from Poland.

[@SatanDynastyKiller]

Rune S I asked a year ago- Scotland is ahead of you in the queue lol plus his mother is Scottish- we need the Prodigal Son to return and sort this idiot Sturgeon out.

[@vito7pt]

Rune S nooo, Portugal needs him more 🤓

[@lightgiver7311]

Canada needs him as well

[@541raymond]

What a great interview and thoughtful conversation this is.

[@cheryllwuelfing8320]

This book is amazing! Really enjoyed reading it. He has incredible insight into President Trump!!

[@tdot321action4]

Brilliant light.... like Thomas Sowell. We all need common sense approaches!