The Left rarely confesses their faults. But they can’t escape the truth this time.
And now Bill Maher made a shocking admission about Donald Trump that no one ever saw coming.
Bill Maher Concedes Trump’s Tariff Success
Liberal comedian Bill Maher, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, admitted on his “Club Random” podcast Monday, July 28, 2025, that he was wrong about the impact of Trump’s tariffs, acknowledging the economy’s robust performance.
Speaking with progressive YouTube host Brian Tyler Cohen, Maher said, “I would have thought, and I’ve got to own it, that these tariffs were going to f—–g sink this economy by this time, and they didn’t.”
He noted the stock market’s record highs and vibrant economic activity, stating, “I don’t see a country in a depression at all. I see people just out there living their lives.”
Maher’s candid admission highlights Trump’s unexpected success in leveraging tariffs to bolster the U.S. economy, defying earlier predictions of economic collapse.
Trump’s Tariff Strategy Vindicated
Maher reflected on his initial skepticism, recalling, “I, along with probably most people, was saying at the beginning, ‘Oh, you know, by the 4th of July… the economy was going to be tanked by then.’”
He emphasized the need to confront reality, saying, “The truth is, I don’t know what his strategy is but… that’s reality, so let’s work first from the reality of that, not from ‘I just hate Donald Trump.’”
Trump has imposed tariffs on numerous countries to address what he calls unfair trade practices, a policy that has fueled economic growth, with inflation down to 3.2% in June 2025 and GDP growth at 3% last quarter, per government data.
Maher’s earlier doubts, including his March claim on “Real Time” that Trump’s focus on manufacturing was outdated, now contrast with the tangible benefits of Trump’s approach, which has avoided the economic downturn Maher once feared.
Broader Context of Trump’s Trade Wins
Maher’s reversal comes as Trump’s trade policies yield significant results, including a landmark U.S.-EU trade deal announced Sunday with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, setting a 15% tariff on most EU goods.
This agreement, averting a prolonged trade war, underscores Trump’s ability to negotiate favorable terms.
Cohen, responding to Maher, admitted his own reluctance to make predictions, joking, “If I was good at predicting things, Hillary [Clinton] would have been the president in 2016.”
Maher’s earlier jabs, like his April swipe at Trump’s “completely a– backwards” China strategy, now appear misaligned with the economy’s strength.
By challenging critics like Maher to reassess their assumptions, Trump’s tariff-driven economic resurgence reinforces his narrative of restoring American prosperity through bold trade reforms.
