Victor Davis Hanson Argues Greene and Carlson Misinterpreted Influence with President Trump
Victor Davis Hanson, a scholar at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, has argued that Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson misinterpreted their informal relationships with President Trump, believing they held more influence over his policies than they actually did. Speaking on 'Pod Force One,' Hanson suggested that both Greene and Carlson mistook President Trump's 'charm and graciousness' for an invitation to dictate policy. He noted that President Trump is 'very generous and gregarious' and 'treats everybody the same,' which can lead individuals to believe they are on an equal footing with him. Hanson explained that Greene and Carlson, having been in intimate settings with President Trump, such as Mar-a-Lago or Air Force One, began to think they could advise him on significant matters, forgetting his position as President of the United States. He cited instances where Carlson reportedly tried to influence President Trump's decisions on Iran, and Greene's repeated calls regarding the Epstein fil...