Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Trump Assassination Attempt, Kimmel’s WHCD Joke, Comey & Fauci Indictments, and the UK Visit | VDH
Apr 30, 2026
They discuss the climate behind an attempted assassination and how public rhetoric may have contributed. Conversations cover celebrity comments and free-speech versus consumer pushback. Legal troubles for public figures and alleged COVID-record concealment are examined. The talk touches on redistricting, population shifts, and U.S.–UK ties during a royal visit.
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Rhetoric Can Feed Real Political Violence
- Public violent rhetoric helps create an atmosphere that can inspire real assassination attempts against political figures.
- Victor Davis Hanson ties Cole Allen's manifesto claims about Trump being a traitor, rapist, and pedophile to decades of left-wing accusations and celebrity calls for violence.
Memory From the 2003 Correspondents Dinner
- Victor Davis Hanson attended the 2003 White House Correspondents' Dinner and recalls movie-star atmosphere and celebrity interruptions.
- He sat near James Gandolfini and Robert Duvall, noting Duvall's blunt reaction to fans interrupting his meal.
Respond To Outrage With Consumer Pressure
- Use free speech but accept consumer pushback as a legitimate response to offensive public commentary.
- Victor Davis Hanson says Disney can book Jimmy Kimmel, but consumers can lobby or boycott if they dislike his remarks about Melania Trump.
