Victor Davis Hanson Calls Out Left for Complete Hypocrisy Regarding Minneapolis

Hanson Critiques Left’s Hypocrisy in Minneapolis

Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, called out the political left for their inconsistent principles during a recent episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Word.” His focus was on the city of Minneapolis, which has garnered national attention following the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Preti by ICE and Border Patrol agents in January.

In the discussion, Hanson highlighted instances he believes illustrate what he termed the “utter hypocrisy” of left-wing politics. He referred specifically to Good and Preti, who faced ICE agents and tragically lost their lives, turning them into martyrs.

Hanson drew a comparison to Ashli Babbitt, who was shot during the events of January 6. He noted that she was a 14-year military veteran who, although she broke through a window, did not pose an immediate threat. He remarked on the disparity in responses from law enforcement, mentioning how Officer Michael Byrd fatally shot her despite her not attacking anyone.

According to Hanson, the left’s response to Babbitt’s death was to heavily scrutinize her background, suggesting that those who resist federal agents should anticipate severe consequences.

Furthermore, he pointed out that Byrd’s identity remained concealed for several months after the shooting, only being revealed later during an NBC News interview. He argued that there seemed to be a coordinated effort among media and government to shield Byrd’s identity, contrasting this with how quickly the police officer involved in George Floyd’s death was identified.

Hanson also criticized the left’s stance on mask-wearing, claiming they support masks for health-related reasons for protesters but not for ICE agents. He suggested their use of masks was primarily for self-protection against potential backlash.

He defended Preti, who was armed during a protest and was shot. In his view, the left was inconsistent in their outrage towards those who carried weapons during the Capitol riot while simultaneously celebrating attacks on federal officers.

Wrapping up his commentary, Hanson noted a curious shift where the left, traditionally against states’ rights, appeared to endorse them in the context of recent events in Minneapolis. He questioned how liberal leaders justified local actions to occupy federal land and confront federal employees, suggesting hypocrisy in their stance.