The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: Susan Rice, Your Threats Are As Empty As Your Promises
Feb 26, 2026
A close read of Susan Rice's threatening remarks toward political and corporate elites. A look back at Rice's Obama-era record, including Benghazi and the Assad 'red line'. Discussion of unmasking, the Flynn memo, and alleged efforts to undermine a transition. A debate about whether Democrats will regain power and what that means for political retribution.
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Rice's Public Threat To Institutional Trump Supporters
- Susan Rice openly threatened conservatives and institutional elites with retribution when Democrats return to power.
- Victor Davis Hanson highlights Rice's Game of Thrones imagery and her warning to have "documents ready" as an explicit punitive message.
Hanson Recounts Rice's Controversial Obama Era Actions
- Hanson recounts Susan Rice's record on Benghazi, the Assad red line, and the Flynn unmasking episode to question her credibility.
- He cites five misleading Benghazi statements, assurances about WMD, and a memo related to Michael Flynn as specific examples.
Threats Without Specified Wrongs Undermine Legitimacy
- Hanson argues Rice offered threats without naming specific legal or ethical violations by corporate or academic actors.
- He challenges the legitimacy of promised retribution when no crimes or misdemeanors were identified for alleged collaborators with Trump.