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Victor Davis Hanson Undergoes Major Surgery, Remains Optimistic

1/1/2026

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Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, announced he is undergoing a major medical operation for a serious health issue.
He described the condition as difficult to diagnose after a nine-month ordeal that included a biopsy.
The 72-year-old Hanson will take a break from hosting during recovery, with co-host Jack Fowler continuing to host until Hanson returns, and Hanson expressed optimism about treatment at Stanford Medical Center.

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Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, announced he is undergoing a major medical operation for a serious health issue.
He described the condition as difficult to diagnose after a nine-month ordeal that included a biopsy.
The 72-year-old Hanson will take a break from hosting during recovery, with co-host Jack Fowler continuing to host until Hanson returns, and Hanson expressed optimism about treatment at Stanford Medical Center.