In the swampy echo chambers of MS NOW, liberal elites like Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) are still peddling the myth that Donald Trump wrecked a so-called perfect economy handed over by Joe Biden. But let’s get real—Trump stepped into the Oval Office facing a mess of sky-high debt, lingering inflation from Democrat spending sprees, and a job market rigged against everyday folks. Instead of sitting idle, Trump rolled up his sleeves with America First policies that are already putting our workers back on top.
Boyle’s rant on The Last Word reeks of desperation from a party that’s lost touch with the heartland. He claims Trump botched an inheritance where prices were supposedly cooling and growth was humming. But anyone paying bills knows the truth: Biden’s era left families drowning in costs for groceries, gas, and housing, all while shipping jobs overseas. Trump’s tariffs? They’re the tough medicine needed to fight back against unfair trade that’s gutted our factories for decades.
Lawrence O’Donnell, host of the MS NOW program, stated: “What I foolishly thought is, when Trump gets inaugurated, he’s going to do absolutely nothing, because Joe Biden is handing him the economy that you dream about as president. If you just do nothing, it’s going to go great.”
These talking heads act like Biden was some economic wizard, but the numbers tell a different story. Under Biden, inflation spiked to levels not seen since the Carter days, hammering middle-class wallets with a cumulative 20% price hike. Trump didn’t inherit a golden ticket—he got a ticking time bomb of reckless trillions in spending that fueled that fire. Now, with inflation dipping to around 2.4% in early 2026, it’s clear Trump’s steady hand is steering us right.
Boyle shot back with his response, saying, “I thought exactly the same thing. In fact, I complained to a friend, Trump is the luckiest SOB. He’s just going to sit on his rear end, watch Fox News all day, and he will get the credit for an economy in which inflation is easing and economic growth is advancing. But what did Trump do? He screwed it up.”
“He decided to pursue this insane tariff policy, which we now know, according to the Yale Budget Lab, has added an extra $1,750 worth of costs a year in the price of goods, and that’s the reason why inflation is higher today than it otherwise would be.”
Boyle trots out this Yale Budget Lab like it’s the truth, but these Ivy League eggheads have been wrong before. Their doom-and-gloom predictions ignore how Trump’s tariffs are raking in billions in revenue—nearly $300 billion in 2025 alone—while forcing cheaters like China to think twice about dumping cheap junk on our shores. That’s money going back into American pockets, not elite coffers.
Populists know the score: Tariffs aren’t just taxes; they’re shields for our steelworkers, farmers, and manufacturers who’ve been sold out by globalist deals. Sure, there’s some short-term pinch, but look at the big picture—unemployment’s only ticked up slightly, and growth held steady at 1.5-2% last year despite the naysayers. Trump’s not screwing things up; he’s fixing the rigged system Biden left behind.
Democrats love to whine about “added costs,” but where were they when Biden’s policies jacked up energy prices and flooded the market with printed money? Trump’s approach is simple: Make America produce again. By slapping duties on imports, he’s sparking a resurgence in domestic industry, creating jobs that stay here instead of fleeing to low-wage havens.
And let’s talk revenue. Those tariffs aren’t draining the treasury—they’re filling it. Estimates show they’ve pulled in over $292 billion during Trump’s term so far, funding infrastructure and tax cuts for the little guy. Boyle’s $1,750 figure? It’s cherry-picked from models that don’t account for how companies adapt, like shifting supply chains back home.
Working Americans aren’t buying the left’s spin. Polls show half of Republicans see tariffs as a net win for the country, protecting our sovereignty against foreign predators. Trump’s not lucky; he’s bold. He inherited Biden’s bloated debt and inflation nightmare, but he’s turning it around with policies that put us first.
Critics like Boyle hide behind fancy labs, but real folks feel the difference. Under Trump, wages are climbing, and the trade deficit’s starting to shrink as exporters pay the price for unfair practices. Biden’s “easing inflation”? It was a mirage built on temporary relief after his own mess.
Trump’s tariffs are reshaping the game, accelerating tech like AI to offset costs and keep our edge sharp. Elites moan about a 0.4-0.5% inflation bump, but that’s peanuts compared to the long-term gains in security and jobs. Boyle’s crew would rather kneel to globalists than stand up for America.
The truth? Biden handed Trump a shambles—record debt, supply chain chaos from his pandemic bungling, and an economy tilted toward the coastal crowd. Trump didn’t sit on his hands; he acted, and now we’re seeing resilient growth despite the headwinds.
As inflation cools to its lowest since 2021, Democrats are scrambling to rewrite history. But populists see through it. Trump’s not the villain here—he’s the hero fighting for forgotten Americans against the establishment’s lies.
