Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Is Telling Europe They Need to Have a Plan to Stop the War in Ukraine When the U.S. said to Europe that there’s an unhinged theocratic government with enough enriched uranium to make nine missiles, it didn’t ask Europe to fight. All it asked was to use NATO bases and fly over their airspace, but Europe said “No.” Now, before the U.S. backs up Europe in Ukraine, Trump has some questions: “What Trump is saying is, ‘We're not trying to thwart you. We just think that after almost five years, nobody has a plan how to stop killing two and a half million people.’” Full episode: youtu.be/7ZKCKweOErU @VDHanson

Victor Davis Hanson: Ukraine's Verdun and NATO's Failure The war in Ukraine has dragged on for more than four years, with millions of Russian and Ukrainian casualties and no clear path to victory. Like Verdun in World War I, the conflict has become a grinding war of attrition with no decisive breakthrough in sight. Meanwhile, European leaders continue to demand American support against Russia while restricting U.S. efforts to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Europe wants the security guarantees of the United States, but is it prepared to shoulder the responsibilities that come with them? After years of fighting, it is time for Ukraine’s supporters to explain how they intend to bring this war to an end. @VDHanson

Europe's Decline Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore | Victor Davis Hanson Growing unrest in France, rising antisemitism, and the consequences of mass immigration are raising serious questions about Europe's future. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc discuss the economic and cultural pressures threatening Europe's stability, along with America's growing national debt, wealth tax proposals, and the lessons history offers about political corruption. @VDHanson

Victor Davis Hanson: Ilhan Omar and the Stakes of the Midterms The 2026 midterms will be a critical test of the direction of the Democratic Party and the future of American politics. From the questions and controversies surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar to the economy, the war with Iran and the ongoing struggle over Ukraine, these issues raise serious questions about leadership, accountability and America’s national interests. Europe’s reluctance to support American efforts and the economic pressures facing Americans displays the challenges confronting the country. The midterms will be about more than individual candidates or policy disputes; they will help determine the direction of the nation and the balance of power in Congress. @VDHanson