Hoover Daily Report | February 20, 2026

On February 20, 2026, the Hoover Daily Report features Stephen Kotkin reviewing a new book about Leon Trotsky, discussing the moral depravity associated with Marxist revolutionary beliefs. Additionally, Tom Church and Daniel Heil analyze the fiscal implications of Social Security benefits increasing at a rate much faster than program income. Larry Diamond presents his vision for a future U.S. foreign policy that emphasizes the advancement of democracy and the promotion of freedom.