28K views · 220 reactions | Author & historian Victor Davis Hanson was first on Book TV's In Depth author call-in program in 2004. Mr. Hanson’s many books include “The Second World Wars,” "The Case for Trump," and his latest “The Dying Citizen.” He rejoins us to talk and take calls about war, politics and citizenship in the U.S. Join us on C-SPAN 2, Sunday, LIVE at noon ET. https://www.c-span.org/video/?515783-1/depth-victor-davis-hanson | BookTV | Facebook

Victor Davis Hanson: Portland’s Stand-off Against Trump and the Law Don't be mistaken: what's happening in Portland is a test of whether states can nullify federal authority. Donald Trump is deploying federalized troops to Portland as Antifa-style mobs target the ICE detention center and federal headquarters there, trying to block the government’s right to enforce immigration law. Trump’s argument is clear: civil rights and the rule of law don’t stop at state lines. The question is: will the Lef

Victor Davis Hanson: America Fought a Civil War So Trump Could Enforce Federal Law Last month, former Democrat Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi suggested that local and state authorities in California, a sanctuary state, could arrest federal agents for enforcing federal immigration law, saying that while “the president may enjoy absolute immunity courtesy of his rogue Supreme Court, those who operate under his orders do not.” The former speaker, as well as other mayors and governors who see fit

Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Used Leverage. Biden Uses Lectures. The Middle East Peace Speaks For Itself. Trump's grand strategy for achieving peace in the Middle East? Treat it like a business deal—offering trade incentives, tariff deals, and speaking with respect. This strategy commanded respect in a way that former President Joe Biden's lectures and moral scolding never did. It's no wonder the Israel-Hamas war started under Biden, but was finally ended under Trump. https://x.com/intent/user?scr

Victor Davis Hanson: The Left’s School Shooting ‘Moral Lectures’ Fall on Deaf Ears First, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, as well as other left-wing pundits, told us that “thoughts and prayers” weren’t enough following the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Then, the Left told us we could not talk about the transgender status of the shooter. Finally, they told us not to politicize the shooting, while also preaching about gun control. Here’s what we know: “According to the Washingto