# The IRS Leak Scandal, Democrats’ Socialist Takeover, and the ICC’s War on Israel

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Podcast: [Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words](https://stenobird.com/podcast/victor-davis-hanson-in-his-own-words-7355079)
Published: 2026-07-24T09:00:00+00:00
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An IRS employee who leaked thousands of confidential tax records, non-citizens mistakenly receiving ballots, and Zohran Mamdani's pledge to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu all fuel this week's political firestorm. Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc argue on today's edition of "Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words" that these controversies reveal a broader pattern of political weaponization, and the Democratic Party's accelerating shift toward democratic socialism. They discuss how progressive activists have overtaken the Democratic party, including figures like Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, who have been moving further left; despite being wealthy socialist leaders who are increasingly disconnected from working Americans.  The episode also examines the International Criminal Court's warrant for Netanyahu, arguing that the ICC has no authority in the United States, and analyzing what these developments could mean for Trump's presidency and the 2026 midterm elections. NEW FILM: “Sacred Honor: The Declaration That Defines a Nation,” featuring Victor Davis Hanson, is OUT NOW! https://youtu.be/O1d3gn_H8ow  My Patriot Supply - Get $250 off My Patriot Supply’s best-selling 6-month emergency food supply! Available now at http://preparewithvdh.com    Allegiance Gold - Visit http://protectwithvictor.com/ to learn about a special Liberty Offer.   Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 to sign ADF’s petition to protect female sports. Add your name to the declaration and side with truth and fairness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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