Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words Victor Davis Hanson: Cole Thomas Allen Arraignment, Iran Pressure Campaign, COVID Vaccine Cover-Ups, and Athena
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May 2, 2026 They dissect the Cole Thomas Allen arraignment and Secret Service lapses tied to political rhetoric. They assess U.S. strikes, a blockade squeezing Iran, and risks Tehran might retaliate. They discuss allegations of suppressed vaccine safety signals and debates over boosters and lockdowns. A deep dive on Athena’s origins and Athenian symbolism wraps into talk on campus moral relativism, political violence polling, and AI power.
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Arraignment Shows Clear Intent Against Trump
- Cole Thomas Allen's weapons, manifesto, and actions indicate intent to kill President Trump and top officials despite claims of a 'half plan'.
- Victor Davis Hanson cites the manifesto naming Trump and cabinet members and Allen arriving early with multiple firearms and knives as evidence.
Secret Service Lapses Enabled Near Misses
- Hanson criticizes lax Secret Service performance after Allen nearly breached metal detectors and fired a round that hit an officer's vest.
- He notes agents fired five times and missed, and near-misses have occurred in multiple recent incidents.
Strikes And Blockade Are Strangling Iran
- Hanson argues U.S. strikes and blockade have crippled Iran's military and economy, making regime collapse possible but risky.
- He cites reported $500 million daily output losses and supply-chain interdictions as pressure points.