Election 2024 - Why Trump Won | Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson joins John after President-elect Trump's victory to explore why his direct style resonated with middle America. Hanson examines the economic and social factors driving Trump’s appeal, from rising inflation and border insecurity, to the sense of exclusion felt by many Americans. This interview highlights the stark divide between global elites and everyday citizens, examining how media and institutions underestimated public frustration.

Hanson argues that Trump’s policies address real concerns, fostering a lasting loyalty among voters. In addition to domestic dynamics, Hanson assesses Trump’s assertive approach to foreign policy, from NATO to trade relations, and its effect on global alliances.

Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Residence in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is a nationally syndicated columnist and has written many books on ancient and modern warfare. His most recent books are The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation and The Case for Trump: 2024 Edition.
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00:00 Introduction
01:24 Why the electoral map turned red
05:37 Trump victory is a win for democracy
08:46 The decisiveness of Trump's victory
12:35 Can Trump heal America?
15:47 Disconnect between the population and the elites
19:33 The possibility of election fraud
22:18 Will the United States settle down now?
25:52 Media bias and election coverage
29:59 Bilateral relationships and Trump's vindictiveness
32:40 Trump will be more experienced now
39:40 Trump's approach to the Middle-eastern conflict
43:14 Trump's approach to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict
50:20 Trump's presidency unwelcome in Beijing
56:14 A reset of environmental policy under Trump
59:52 The worrying state of the US budget
1:03:47 Tariffs and trade under Trump
1:09:53 Geopolitical awareness in Australia
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