In just the first six months, the Trump administration shattered the illusions of our so-called experts. These degree-holding elites, many residing in ivory towers, repeatedly predicted doom and gloom amid tariff discussions—and they were utterly wrong.

Throughout March’s tariff debates, university economists and finance PhDs warned of imminent recession and unmanageable inflation. They insisted that trade deficits were insignificant, claiming that any efforts to address them would only worsen our economic situation. The narrative was clear: “free trade” was the key to prosperity, and any deviation from this sacred belief would lead to disaster. In their minds, Trump’s tough talk on tariffs would plunge America into a cycle of joblessness, inflation, and economic collapse.

Yet reality tells a different story. The truth is that tariff revenues are rising, real incomes and savings are increasing, and job creation is outpacing predictions. Despite predictions of a market crash, the stock market has reached record highs. Common-sense Americans understood what was happening: the previous stock market highs were built on overblown expectations rather than actual progress. If tariffs were so detrimental, why did our affluent trading partners prioritize surpluses and protective tariffs?

Moreover, Trump’s threats prompted trillions in foreign investment and revitalized American manufacturing. It’s elementary logic: when faced with the prospect of losing access to the massive American market, countries with large trade surpluses have far more to lose than we do.

Similarly flawed reasoning has permeated the conversation around immigration. For years, experts asserted that only “comprehensive immigration reform” could stem the tide of illegal immigration. But the reality is that Biden’s policies dismantled effective border enforcement, and Americans have had enough. When Trump promised to reduce illegal crossings drastically, the experts scoffed. Yet with proper enforcement at the border, illegal immigration plummeted, leading to jobs for American citizens and reduced crime rates.

Trump’s prediction of a “voluntary” return of illegal immigrants, paired with incentives, was dismissed as laughable. Yet, if offered the right conditions, many would choose to return home rather than remain in a precarious situation.

On the international front, predictions surrounding military action in Iran fell flat. Experts alleged that striking Iran’s nuclear sites would spark chaos and terrorism. Instead, a swift and decisive military action led to peace talks and an unexpected decrease in oil prices, proving that decisive leadership can achieve results where caution fails.

The question must be asked: why do our experts consistently miss the mark and remain so arrogantly uncertain? The answer lies in their credentials. They emerge from universities dominated by leftist ideology, prioritizing conformity over critical thinking. Many operate within an echo chamber, leading to a disconnection from the views and realities of everyday Americans.

As voters, we’ve seen the fallout of these misplaced priorities. The nation is waking up to the undeniable truth: the predictions of these so-called experts are increasingly irrelevant. Their continued insistence on maintaining the status quo renders them outdated.

Accountability is crucial. The public has caught on—their credibility is rapidly eroding. The future lies with leaders who prioritize common sense over elitism, crafting policies that directly benefit the American people. The time for a new approach is now.