Here are some more thoughts from ol’ Tommy:

Key Perspectives on Donald Trump:

Tariffs and Trade (2025): Sowell heavily criticized the tariffs instituted by Trump, calling them a "ruinous decision" that repeats mistakes from the 1920s. He warned that these tariffs could ignite a global trade war, decreasing international trade and potentially causing economic damage similar to the 1930s.

Economic Strategy: Sowell argued that while some of Trump's trade moves might work in the short term to achieve specific, limited strategic goals, a long-term strategy of such unpredictability is dangerous to the overall economy.

2016 Election and Qualifications: During the 2016 campaign, Sowell was highly critical of Trump, stating in an article, "f ever there was a time when we needed a serious, mature President... this is that time. But seldom a week goes by without Donald Trump demonstrating, yet again, that he is painfully lacking in all these prerequisites". He described Trump as a "spoiled adolescent".
Political Assessment: While generally critical, Sowell eventually recommended voting for Trump over Hillary Clinton in 2016, reasoning he would be "easier to impeach”.

MPG