Beloved Conservative Scholar Undergoes ‘Major Operation’ For Serious Health Issue

Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson revealed he is preparing to undergo a “major operation” on Tuesday after months of health struggles.

Hanson, 72, a prolific author, historian and conservative commentator who frequently appears on Fox News Channel, shared the update last week on his podcast, “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

“I’m having a major operation, and I’ve got a major problem, and I’m going to have a major effort to solve it, and that’s all I can do,” Hanson told listeners.

“I finally ended up going to the best medical center that I know, Stanford Med, and the people there are wonderful,” he added. “It’ll work out one way or the other.”

Hanson declined to go into specifics about his condition, saying he did not want to focus on his “own problems,” but acknowledged that supporters have noticed he does not “look well” and sounds hoarse.

“It’s been a nine-month odyssey, the problem I had was very hard to diagnose, so it’s no one’s fault. It’s been diagnosed through biopsy and everything else and I’ll be fine. At least, I’ll do my best for everybody because I think I have an obligation to all of our readers and listeners that I get wonderful letters from,” Hanson said.

Hoover fellow Victor Davis Hanson on Fox News

Following the announcement, messages of support and calls for prayer flooded social media from fans and fellow conservatives.

“My friends, please take a moment right now to stop what you’re doing and pray for Victor Davis Hanson,” Fox News host Laura Ingraham wrote. “This national treasure is confronting a major health challenge and especially today needs us to lift him up in prayer. Thank you.”

Hanson is the author of numerous books and essays, including the New York Times bestseller “The Case for Trump.” He has also written opinion columns for Fox News Digital, such as “When liberals play confederates. Portland’s revolt against America,” “Trump and Musk need to reconcile for the sake of America’s future,” and “Key questions about the Signal psychodrama.”

During his recovery, co-host Jack Fowler will temporarily take over hosting duties for “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” until Hanson is well enough to return.

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