Historian Victor Davis Hanson declared on Fox News that the Democratic Party effectively collapsed, citing internal failures, radical ideology, and a rejection by the American electorate. His remarks reflect the current political shift driven by strong conservative leadership and policy reversals under President Trump.
In his analysis, Hanson credits President Trump with restoring national control through decisive border security actions. Over 100,000 criminal illegal aliens have been deported under the current administration, and an estimated 1 million additional illegal immigrants have self-deported. The southern border has been effectively shut down, a stark reversal from the open-border stance promoted during the previous administration.
Hanson also pointed to Trump’s cultural victories. The administration has dismantled DEI mandates across federal agencies and institutions. Policies banning biological males from participating in women’s sports have gained broad support, protecting fairness and aligning with traditional moral values. These cultural reforms have resonated with voters tired of progressive overreach.
The Democratic Party, according to Hanson, has failed to adapt. It remains tied to a political identity based on grievance, division, and identity politics. As the administration enforces order and defends long-standing societal norms, Democrats have found themselves unable to unify, recalibrate, or offer a compelling alternative vision.
Hanson’s assessment paints a picture of a political movement in collapse—disconnected from faith-based communities, working families, and the nation’s foundational principles. The collapse is not merely electoral, but ideological. The party’s embrace of fringe agendas has isolated it from mainstream America.
President Trump’s actions—on immigration, cultural integrity, and education—have redefined the national conversation. As Hanson states, these changes have exposed the fragility of the Democratic platform and solidified conservative momentum.
