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Victor Davis Hanson Announces Major Surgery, Takes Leave

12/30/2025

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Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, announced on his show that he will undergo major surgery for a serious health issue.
He said the diagnosis was difficult and followed a nine-month journey of testing.
He thanked Stanford Medical Center for care and said he would take a break from hosting during his recovery.
Jack Fowler will continue the show in his absence.

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Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, announced on his show that he will undergo major surgery for a serious health issue.
He said the diagnosis was difficult and followed a nine-month journey of testing.
He thanked Stanford Medical Center for care and said he would take a break from hosting during his recovery.
Jack Fowler will continue the show in his absence.