Maher Admits Error on Trump Tariffs, Economy Surges

Comedian Bill Maher admitted on his 'Club Random' podcast that he was wrong to predict President Donald Trump's tariffs would trigger a recession and cripple the U.S. economy. Instead, Maher noted the stock market is at record highs, manufacturing output has increased, jobless claims have declined, and retail sales are robust, contradicting his earlier forecast. He stressed the importance of confronting reality rather than opposing Trump out of bias. Other commentators and some economists have also begun to reassess their initial criticism of Trump's tariff policies, acknowledging that negative consequences have not materialized as expected. The White House has celebrated these economic indicators as evidence of the tariffs' success. Maher's admission has sparked discussion across the political spectrum about reassessing earlier views in light of current economic data.