# VDH on Iran, Xi Summit, Clarence Thomas vs. Progressivism & the Left’s Double Standards

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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: 2026-04-21T09:00:00+00:00
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Iran’s fractured leadership can’t be trusted and President Donald Trump’s sequencing—destroying air defenses and nuclear/military infrastructure, then negotiating while imposing a costly blockade—puts time against Tehran and enables U.S. dictation rather than an Obama-style deal, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson also discusses the upcoming Trump–Xi meeting, saying U.S. drone-centric power and the unraveling of China’s proxy leverage (Iran, Venezuela, Panama, Syria) strengthen Trump’s hand. He criticizes European posturing, highlights Tim Walz’s speech in Spain, and condemns the Left’s elevation of flawed “icons.” Hanson praises Clarence Thomas’s critique of progressivism as anti-Constitutional, attacks Newsom’s governance and narrative, and closes with health updates after lung surgery complications. 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 conservative perspective. Subscribe now!https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1 👉Watch The Tony Kinnett Cast NOW! LIVE weekdays at The Daily Signal and wherever you get podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjMHBev3NsoV3kHckydY58R7TaYsizl45v 👉America is worth preserving. Do your part and act now by going to https://www.heritage.org/beautiful 👉Switch your cell phone provider to Patriot Mobile, and you’ll help grow a movement that fuels the Christian conservative cause. Go to PatriotMobile.com/VDH or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code VDH for a FREE MONTH of service!https://patriotmobile.com/partners/vdh 👉Go to My Patriot Supply to see exclusive deals before offers end! https://www.myp…

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