Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words How Democrats Illegal Immigration Failures Led to a Deadly Chicago Tragedy | Victor Davis Hanson
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Mar 26, 2026 They debate how immigration policy and sanctuary cities relate to a recent Chicago murder. They examine ICE deployments, airport enforcement, and political theater around law enforcement. They discuss U.S. strategies toward Iran, from distrust to limiting nuclear and missile programs. They critique academic elites, gerrymandering reforms, and political reactions to crises.
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Trump's Iran Campaign As Defined Strategic Plan
- Victor Davis Hanson argues Trump's campaign against Iran had clear strategic objectives, not aimless targetry.
- He lists four aims: prevent a nuclear weapon, stop ballistic missiles, cut terrorist subsidies, and halt disruption of Middle East shipping.
Destroyed Weapons Matter Less Than Hidden Reserves
- Victor distinguishes between military strikes and strategy, saying degrading Iran's missiles is both tactical and strategic.
- He warns that destroyed capacity matters less than what remains hidden or dispersed in secret sites.
ICE At Airports Humanized Agents And Cut Waits
- Victor frames ICE deployments at airports as public-service relief and political optics warriors portray them as villains.
- He notes many ICE agents are minorities and that public interaction humanized them while protesters portrayed them as reactionaries.