Trump’s Strait of Hormuz ‘Jujitsu’ vs. Iran, Europe’s NATO Weakness, and the Swalwell Scandal Fallout | Victor Davis Hanson
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Victor Davis Hanson discusses Trump's strategic approach to Iran and the implications of the Swalwell scandal.
President Donald Trump looked at the Iranian regime’s strategy to close the Strait of Hormuz and simply flipped it upside down. The difference between the United States and Iran is that one of us can live while the strait is closed, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” (00:00) Swalwell Scandal Preview (01:16) Iran Strait Strategy (32:10) Swalwell Allegations Fallout (39:46) Swalwell and Fang Fang Fallout (46:39) Pope Politics and Clickbait Conspiracies (58:22) Europe Israel Alliances and UK Decline So basically now where we are is Iran is quickly going broke. It's going to implode. The population is restive, and America’s in the driver's seat. “They have no money. Before the war started, there was hyperinflation. Now their currency is worth nothing, and China doesn't have the wherewithal, strategic or tactical, to force their way in. If one Chinese carrier comes in there, it's gonna be met by three American carriers.” PROMOTIONS: 👉If Victor Davis Hanson is must-watch for you, The Signal Sitdown belongs in your feed. Bradley Devlin delivers long-form conversations on Washington’s biggest fights—from an unapologetically…
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