In a powerful and eloquent dismantling of the liberal media’s latest narrative, renowned historian and scholar Victor Davis Hanson appeared on the Laura Ingraham show to expose the desperate wish-casting surrounding President Donald J. Trump’s influence. With precision and depth, Hanson systematically destroyed the baseless claims that President Trump is losing his grip on the Republican Party, arguing instead that the relentless attacks against him have only solidified his position as an indomitable political force.
The conversation began with Laura Ingraham highlighting the media’s newest talking point, asking for Hanson’s reaction to the peddled line that Trump is “losing his influence in the Republican Party.” Hanson immediately contextualized this narrative as a recycled and failed strategy from the left. He pointed out, “They said that for three months, four months, five months after January 6th, he was all through, he was all washed up and then they didn’t even have a serious primary. It didn’t even, no one even got near him and the main candidates withdrew very quickly.”
Hanson described President Trump’s unparalleled dominance over the political landscape, stating, “It’s the same thing and they can’t decide whether they want to run against Trump or that he’s not going to be there, but whatever it is, he dominates the party. He’s like a colossus that just strides over the party and the country and they know that and they’ve tried everything, Laura.” This vivid imagery perfectly captures the futility of the establishment’s efforts to dislodge a leader who remains deeply connected to the American people.
The historian then cataloged the unprecedented wave of lawfare and political persecution aimed at destroying the President, noting, “They’ve tried to raid his house, they’ve de-balloted him, they had five lawfare cases, 91 charges, indictments.” Yet, in a testament to President Trump’s resilience and the support of his base, Hanson articulated a fundamental truth: “anything that doesn’t destroy him makes him stronger.”
Looking forward, Hanson projected immense confidence in the America-First agenda, tying the President’s enduring strength to tangible policy successes. He forecasted, “he’s going to have a booming economy next spring when all those foreign investment, this more energy development, more tax reduction, deregulation, it’s going to be a good year and I think everybody knows it.” This stands in stark contrast to the desperation of the left, which Hanson observed has been “reduced to nothing,” citing their recent seditious calls for “military insubordination.”
Victor Davis Hanson shatters the left’s narrative that Donald Trump is losing influence within the GOP.
Hanson said Democrats are recycling the same tired storyline they pushed after January 6th — and it failed then just like it’s failing now.
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In his definitive conclusion on the matter, Victor Davis Hanson left no room for the liberal media’s false narrative, asserting plainly and powerfully, “but there’s no defection. I think he’s stronger than he ever was.”