The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson RETURNS: Surgery, Cancer Battle, and Minnesota's ‘Hypocritical Insurrectionists’
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Feb 6, 2026 A return after surgery and a personal health update set the scene. A fiery critique of recent unrest in Minnesota and claims of selective outrage. Contrasts in how protests, armed demonstrators, and law enforcement are portrayed. A broader claim that political principles shift with convenience.
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Cancer Diagnosis And Complicated Surgery
- Victor Davis Hanson recounts his recent diagnosis and surgery for a rare mucinous adenocarcinoma that was removed at Stanford.
- He describes complications (arterial aneurysm, two popped veins, five transfusions) and a slow recovery with anemia and new atrial fibrillation.
Perceived Left-Wing Hypocrisy On Protesters
- Hanson argues there is 'utter hypocrisy' in how the left treats protesters depending on the context.
- He contrasts the canonization of Minneapolis protesters with the demonization of Ashli Babbitt after January 6.
Contradictions On Masks And Firearms
- Hanson highlights inconsistent treatment of anonymity and masks between Antifa and ICE officers.
- He also notes the left's tolerance for armed demonstrators in Minneapolis compared with strict condemnation of weapons on January 6.