Victor Davis Hanson: The Real 'Kings' Are Not Who You Think

Defining Monarchy vs. Elections

• 👑 The concept of "no kings" is examined, questioning whether Donald Trump, who has run in multiple elections, fits the definition of a monarch.
• 🗳️ Monarchs are defined as hereditary leaders or those appointed by insiders, not elected by popular vote.
• 🇺🇸 Donald Trump ran for election three times, winning the popular vote and Electoral College in 2016, and winning all swing states in 2024.

The 2020 Election and Joe Biden's Campaign

• 📉 Joe Biden lost the first three primaries in 2020 and was reportedly appointed as the nominee by a group of insiders, donors, and media.
• 🏠 Biden's campaign was largely conducted from his basement under the pretext of COVID-19, outsourcing campaign duties to the media.
• 🏛️ Upon taking office, Biden is described as having abdicated his role, allowing the "hard Left" to govern.

Lawfare and Political Prosecution

• ⚖️ Monarchs are accused of conducting "lawfare" by using the judiciary against political opponents.
• 🚫 Donald Trump did not direct investigations into Hillary Clinton, despite her email scandal.
• 🎯 In contrast, Trump has faced 91 indictments from federal, local, and state prosecutors, with actions by Jack Smith and Fanny Willis highlighted.

Espionage and Surveillance Tactics

• 🕵️ Monarchs are said to snoop and use espionage against enemies.
• 📱 The Obama-Biden administration is accused of surveilling AP journalists' phone records and spying on senators' phone records.
• 📰 The Biden administration allegedly worked with social media platforms to suppress news, such as the Hunter Biden laptop story.

Ignoring Subpoenas and Nullifying Law

• 🚫 High-ranking officials like Eric Holder and Merrick Garland are cited for refusing to obey congressional subpoenas.
• 🏛️ Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro were indicted and imprisoned for defying subpoenas related to January 6th.
• 🚧 State and local officials are accused of nullifying federal law, particularly on immigration, with examples from California and Chicago.

The Government Shutdown and Federal Law

• 💥 The current government shutdown is attributed to Democrats, who lost the 2024 election, using a minority filibuster to block legislation.
• ⚖️ Federal law, as established by Article Six of the Constitution, is stated to take precedence over state and local laws in matters of federal jurisdiction.
• 🚫 The left is accused of nullifying federal law in a "neoconfederate fashion" by ignoring or violating it.

Conclusion: Look in the Mirror

• 🪞 Those on the left who fear kings or dictators taking over the country are urged to "look in the mirror."
• ✅ True kings, according to the speaker, hold elections, follow court orders, obey subpoenas, and do not conduct lawfare or espionage.