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Victor Davis Hanson: Who Killed Jason Arday?

Tue, 18 Aug 2026
Jason Arday’s rise to a prestigious professorship at Cambridge University unraveled amid allegations of plagiarism and fabricated claims in his memoir. His death raises difficult questions about the institutions that elevated him, Cambridge’s commitment to DEI-based hiring, and Simon & Schuster’s decision to publish his memoir despite concerns about its accuracy. The scandal exposes the consequences of abandoning academic merit and placing someone in a position he was never qualified to hold.

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Victor Davis Hanson: How Trump’s “Anaconda Plan” Is Squeezing Iran

Mon, 17 Aug 2026
Iran is facing an increasingly severe economic and military squeeze as sanctions, financial isolation, trade restrictions, and attacks on its military infrastructure cut the country off from the global economy. The strategy resembles an economic “Anaconda Plan,” gradually depriving Iran of oil revenue, foreign currency, industrial parts, weapons, fuel, and access to international markets while negotiations and military action continue.

Iran is betting that it can withstand the pressure long enough for the approaching U.S. midterm elections to constrain the Trump administration, but the country is losing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic output and revenue each day while its military capabilities continue to deteriorate.

The Strait of Hormuz may also become less valuable as Gulf states expand pipelines and alternative export routes through the Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, and potentially the Mediterranean. As Iran's economy weakens, its military shrinks, and alternative oil routes reduce its leverage over global shipping, time may increasingly favor the United States rather than Tehran.


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Victor Davis Hanson: Could Tucker Carlson Split the Republican Vote in 2028?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Tucker Carlson and a group of MAGA conservatives are reportedly considering a possible third-party movement ahead of 2028. The history of third-party campaigns shows how they can split an ideological coalition and hand victory to the opposing party, from Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Party to Ross Perot and Ralph Nader.

The proposed movement shares much of its agenda with the Trump administration but breaks sharply over foreign policy, the Iran war, Israel, and American involvement overseas. Personal disputes with Trump, growing divisions within MAGA, criticism of AIPAC and Israel, and controversial rhetoric surrounding Jewish influence have also become part of the emerging fracture.

A third-party challenge could ultimately act as a spoiler in 2028, dividing the MAGA coalition and hurting the Republican candidate attempting to succeed Donald Trump.

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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump or the Left—Who Really Broke the Rules First?

Wed, 12 Aug 2026
From JFK appointing his brother as Attorney General to Hillary Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and Stacey Abrams denying election results, the historical record shows the Left has followed every play in their weaponization playbook.

 

The Left’s outrage at Trump’s recent appointment of Todd Blanche as Attorney General was another prime example that their accusations almost always mirror their past conduct.



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Victor Davis Hanson: The WNBA Is Turning on Its Biggest Stars

Fri, 07 Aug 2026
Caitlin Clark's arrival transformed the WNBA, dramatically increasing attendance, television ratings, merchandise sales, and league revenue. Despite that success, controversy has continued to surround Clark and teammate Sophie Cunningham, including on-court treatment, public reactions, and growing debate over the league's culture.

Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes competing in women's sports sparked renewed controversy, fueling debate over fairness in women's athletics, free expression, and the reaction from WNBA coaches, executives, and fans. The discussion also explores why the league's growing visibility has brought increased scrutiny to its culture and leadership, and what those trends could mean for its future.
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