Why Democrats Want to Take Down Elon Musk | Victor Davis Hanson
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own WordsShow Notes
With the 2026 midterms approaching, Republicans face a critical test as Democrats look to regain control of Congress.
Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc examine misleading polls, media bias and controversy surrounding a Michigan Senate candidate’s ad linking support for Israel to rising grocery prices.
They also discuss proposals to nationalize Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Starlink, the Left’s changing attitude toward Musk and Gavin Newsom’s comments on socialism and the future of the Democratic Party.
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