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Victor Davis Hanson Unpacks Trump's Appeal

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🗓️ 7 August 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

In an interview with The Daily Signal, renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson discusses the updated edition of his bestselling book, "The Case for Trump." Months before the 2024 presidential election, Hanson offers fresh insights into the remarkable political comeback of Donald Trump. The book's new introduction delves into the final days of Trump's presidency through late spring 2024, chronicling the unprecedented challenges Trump has faced and his resilience since leaving the White House. Hanson covers recent events—from legal battles to media controversies—and their impact on Trump's political standing. "It was really the most remarkable comeback in American political history, even more impressive than Richard Nixon's phoenix-like rise after losing the gubernatorial election to Pat Brown in 1962," Hanson says. Our conversation explores the miscalculations of Trump's opponents, his unfair treatment at the hands of rogue prosecutors, and the ever-changing dynamics shaping the presidential race. Plus, Hanson offers his perspective on how best to counter Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Listen to today's episode of "The Daily Signal Podcast" or read a lightly edited transcript of our interview at DailySignal.com. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

This is the Daily Signal Podcast for Wednesday, August 7th. I'm Virginia Allen.

0:10.0

The far left miscalculated when they chose to use law fair to persecute

0:16.1

former President Donald Trump. That's according to Victor Davis Hanson. He's a

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best-selling author and columnist and has recently updated his book The Case for Trump.

0:27.0

The Daily Signaled Rob Louie sits down with Victor Davis Hanson today to discuss how the left went so wrong in the ways that they chose to

0:35.2

persecute Trump. Stay tuned for their conversation after this.

0:40.3

So what is going on with Ukraine? What is this deal with the border? How do you feel about school choice?

0:50.0

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1:23.7

The Daily Signal brings you an interview today with Victor Davis Hanson,

1:28.7

a columnist for our outlet and a noted author historian and all around great person who is one of the most popular people that we regularly publish and so we're great to have you back on the show Dr. Hansen, thanks for joining us.

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Well, thank you for having me.

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You are out with an updated version of your fantastic book called The Case for Trump, newly

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updated and revised for the 2024 presidential election.

1:55.0

Thank you for doing this.

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I remember when you first published, we had a conversation which we can link back to

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that original interview, but obviously so much has changed since you first

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