Victor Davis Hanson on “The Case For Trump”

[@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!

[@paulineackermann2598]

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

[@alitlweird]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@mielerodriguez5678]

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

[@Swede_4_More_Years]

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

[@douglasboutin7861]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@DanielSnedden]

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

[@cplrob]

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

[@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🇺🇸

[@akompsupport]

Professor Hanson is by this point a national treasure.

[@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.

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

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

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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..

[@angelamoore9080]

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

[@MichaelRodriguez-tv9nx]

Uneducated trucker all my life. We trucker's are road scholar's. We see and meet from the educated movie starts sports figures as we make our deliveries. I've kept my mouth shut and ears open. Heard of the left side and the right. I'm a Californian from birth. My family has fought for the United States from the civil war WW1 WW2 Korea and Vietnam. This is my home for now. Trump is rough around the edges but true to his word. 👍 Voting again for him.

[@김옥희-q3d]

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

[@madelineharkins5643]

Agree!

[@darrylschultz9311]

'ken oath!

[@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

[@gregmirr]

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

[@Fluxion11]

I could listen to Victor Davis Hanson all day.

[@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.

[@johnmonk66]

Really? The host starts with 'vulgar'? I don't care if my garbage man is vulgar, just pick up the trash. I don't care if my mailman is vulgar, just deliver my mail on time and safely. I don't care of my president is vulgar, as long as he does his job. and he is.

[@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!!!!

[@danielmarso7242]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@angelapesola4704]

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

[@StudSupreme]

VDH has it wrong. Trump's dad made sure his son worked in construction with his hands. He learned what it was like to live and work like a blue collar guy. His dad made SURE that Trump did not grow up an entitled spoiled brat. That's why he understands us and relates to us.

[@markg1531]

StudSupreme A great, profound, point.

[@LC_from_MO]

StudSupreme, It’s also the reason he can appreciate our values, and respects our work ethic. Truly a man for the people, who loves our country and the average U.S. Citizen❣️🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@veenapaulson4934]

Good dad. Produced a compassionate stable genius. A very successful one!! Chess grand master, as is his son Barron. Golf enthusiast who owns exclusive golf us all over the world. Award winning TV personality, with a number one Neilson rating. Owned a beauty pagent. And now the best president this country has ever had, with the most elegant, wise, and beautiful first lady ever. Are we tired of winning, yet?

[@paulafields3711]

I'm listening to this in 2023 and it's amazing how pertinent it still seems.

[@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.

[@anitapaily2610]

Like someone commented..." I think my lawyer is a jerk BUT he fights for me!". The same with Trump. He will truly fight for America.

[@tedbaxter5234]

Fascinating! Trump 2020!

[@golightly2204]

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

[@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!* ☝🤓

[@shyama5612]

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

[@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

[@georgewilliam5346]

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

[@mattmccabe2312]

Best economy in history lowest unemployment for African Americans, 300,000 manufacturing jobs back from China peace in Korea, not bad for 2 years

[@patmorrisseau2811]

The USA would be doing better in Iran if Kerry didn't undermine Trump. Kerry may be the cause of war if Iran has been misinformed. Trump takes no shit from anyone and is willing to demonstrate USA's strength. The world knows who the true world leader is and he is your great POTUS! Us poor Canadians have trudeau, pray for us.

[@anthonynenna1697]

See how the economy survives a trade war with China or the huge amounts of extra debt that will be amassed after a war with Iran. Economic policy takes years to take full effect. Look at the rising employment rates on a graph. Unemployment dropped from 10% to 5% under Obama after the GFC. His policies continue to take effect under Trump but Trump's isolationism will eventually wreck the economy.

[@joehirstein8812]

If Trump is not responsible for the economy then why didn't Clinton run on policies and say she would do this? Why didn't Obama predict this? Why didn't Obama say Clinton could do this because of ground work he had laid? They both said this can't happen! They said Obama's last 2 yrs was as good as it could get. Your drinking msm look aid.

[@SolidAir54321]

If you take a look at the chart in this article, it's clear it's a continuation of the Obama economy. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-04-05/manufacturing-jobs-boom-is-fading After Trump blacklisted Huawei the rest of the world is not going to trust the US as a trading partner. Kim Jong Un is not going to trust the US or denuclearize.

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

How wonderful. Wait... maybe you missed this. ... scratch a little bit beneath the surface, and there was plenty to worry about. www.marketwatch.com/story/trumps-mismanagement-of-the-economy-is-monumental-2019-08-09

[@kimberlyhughes4515]

President Trump...2020🇺🇸 He will definitely be remembered as one of the greatest presidents ever!

[@maryvilla4269]

I disagree. I'm pretty sure his name will go down in infamy.

[@danaranstrom3396]

yeah im really beginning to think that

[@juanjones6463]

Hell no. Only for white supremacists

[@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.

[@MRWILL-vh8lq]

Good gosh, it was an amazing interview...but My President Is tough, resilient, charismatic and boisterous which we love. America, needs, deserves, and appreciates, DONALD J. TRUMP. 2020 ! 4 more years!!! 😃🇺🇸

[@MRWILL-vh8lq]

4 More YEARS. TRUMP- PENCE 2020 🇺🇸

[@hlim431]

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

[@ross5506]

Trump tell's it like it is, like it or not. That's what makes him the greatest president.

[@jovangaltic]

Actual intellectual discussion... refreshing.

[@notadumbblond3]

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

[@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.

[@georgekoumantzelis1968]

‪Thank you, Professor Hanson, for NOT joining in with the corrupt corporate liberal lamestream media and BEARING FALSE WITNESS against our great president. You are a totally DECENT human being for treating him with the respect that he deserves. ‬ ‪ @VDHanson ‬

[@pennise]

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

[@andyigwe7119]

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

[@BecomeAWebDev]

I write this from China (where I've lived for eight (8) years): Victor Hanson is great for the intellectual soul of our democracy/republic. We've got no voting here in China. Trump represents the rebirth that comes from the right to vote. It sounds cliche, but the elites in America have striven over the last three years to deprive the "deplorables" of their right to vote.

[@stevefarris9433]

More like ten years to deprive us deplorables of our right to vote.

[@Brian-dq2jc]

Make sure you send in your vote come 2020(:

[@madelineharkins5643]

Touche!

[@dawn2395]

Correct

[@Matthew-um5kt]

Aren't you getting concerned (as someone living in China) that the Chinese will use you as a pawn while they (USA\China) are at each others throat geopolitically economically and military?

[@rosyrussell5209]

Hansen makes very good points and makes me like Trump even more.

[@amoxintubeu]

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

[@monicahart3071]

Thank you for speaking about Trump on his misunderstandings & achievements.

[@readyxxi]

Trump is not a politician ,thank god

[@bcccl569]

exactly, it's his strength and downfall as an outsider. the politicians who come after him will benefit from his work but will be unable to acknowledge him because he reflects their failure. this is the destiny of the tragic hero.

[@pamelapenick6871]

Incredible interview. With whsts currently going on, now we know why Trump is so hated by politicians but loved by the people.

[@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.

[@conniedobbin4982]

Wonderful interview. President Trump for 2020 🙏👍

[@sistacentral9307]

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

[@ronlemons5316]

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

[@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.

[@TheTamrock2007]

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

[@lkern6238]

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

[@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.

[@jamesberlo4298]

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

[@alshum3759]

Dr. Hanson is the special kind of American with intellect, values and common sense, that America need more of to keep America great.

[@bobchill2958]

Thank you Mr Davis,from Modesto American Mexican, finally someone who has felt our pain in the central valley.love your book keep up the writing,trump 2020

[@alexanders.7719]

Victor Davis Hanson .. absolutely brilliant !!

[@MsElke11]

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

[@suzin7502]

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

[@scottgebow6539]

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

[@googleuser1421]

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

[@dreddykrugernew]

Im a Brit, there is a saying here in England, an English mans home is his castle. Folks need to be able to own their own houses they feel they are more invested in society, thus work harder. Trump has been the best thing to happen to America since the 80s, Trump 2020 all the way...

[@myrnaleon8464]

History will prove him the greatest US President ever!!! 👌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌍👍

[@theresep7386]

His remarks about the farms broke my heart. 💔

[@Felix_Effex]

Thank You Victor Davis Hanson.

[@DWHalse]

The analogy to Dirty Harry and Paton are probably true and a shame. The hypocrisy of our culture is sad but the millions of us who appreciate Trump will never forget his greatness.

[@jaik195701]

David Halseth read the Savior Generals to understand how and why society brings in these mavericks in times of crisis and discards them in times of leisure

[@김옥희-q3d]

I can't imagine forgetting Trump. Maybe the scum elites and libtards will, but not the normal folk. I know history will be kind to his leadership and accomplishments.

[@richardpeychers4076]

@@김옥희-q3dTrump strives each day to run the country more successfully, the rest of the bureauracrats go to pick up their pay.

[@bachabaziboyscout4077]

The normie doesn't know what's good for them.

[@NoCoverCharge]

This man gets it!!! Brilliant man everyone should listen foo

[@lorraineirwin6348]

Trump is the best president we’ve had! Trump 2020!

[@SuperBat63]

Lorraine Irwin The only two that come close or are slightly better are Theodore Roosevelt and George Washington.

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

Mere proclamations are not sufficient to make it so. Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and George Washington are most often listed as the three highest-rated presidents among historians. The remaining places within the Top 10 are often rounded out by Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, Harry S Truman, Woodrow Wilson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, and John F. Kennedy. More recent presidents such as Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton are often rated among the greatest in public opinion polls, but do not always rank as highly among presidential scholars and historians. Oddly enough, Trump is never mentioned, nor is it likely that he ever will be.

[@annekesmart4155]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@brightredtulip]

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

[@ajv7575]

I miss our great president.

[@davidj8065]

VDH is my hero - a brilliant mind

[@janelgarrison561]

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

[@lawrenceyang7960]

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

[@tdot321action4]

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

[@logeyewill]

Trump understands what the silent majority knows and most politicians are not on the American Team.

[@joeblowe7446]

Trump brought out voters who had never voted .

[@codyjones1098]

The AMERICAN TEAM! Whats that team look like?

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

Trump understands nothing. He doesn't understand the economy, he doesn't understand women, he doesn't understand why we have nuclear weapons, but don't use them.

[@annwanamaker5210]

Pres Trump’s personality reminds me of my late Bro Jack! I loved him dearly & I miss Pres Trump!