The Classicist

The Classicist: The Trump Advantage

Why the president’s chances for reelection are better than you think.

The Classicist•January 22, 2020
The Classicist: The Trump Advantage

Victor Davis Hanson makes his case for why Donald Trump is more likely to be reelected in 2020 than many critics imagine.

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