Staff Reports
The political landscape is buzzing with the recent election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Trump is celebrating his victory at the America First Policy Conference, where he enthusiastically outlined his agenda for a second administration. As those on the left reel from this defeat, a new advertisement from America First Works is showcasing the multitude of voices from the media and political elites who confidently predicted the end of Trump’s political relevance. Spoiler alert: they were very wrong.
The ad serves up a delightful compilation of conservative schadenfreude, featuring the numerous supposed experts who claimed, time and again, that Trump’s time was up. It’s like a musical number for the politically tone-deaf—if they had put their money where their mouths were, many would be bankrupt by now. With a series of “bad takes,” the ad highlights the exasperatingly poor predictions made by talking heads who insisted Trump would crumble under the pressure of a second campaign. The irony? They’re the ones who appear utterly unhinged as they grapple with Trump’s undeniable resurgence.
Among the notable pundits featured is Ben Domenech, a notable figure in conservative commentary, who confidently declared back in 2022 that Trump’s run for a second term was a “fool’s errand.” Now, as Trump claims victory, Domenech’s once-certain predictions lie in shambles. He joins a long list of Never Trumpers who have lost their credibility along with their bets against the man who keeps proving them wrong. This silent apocalypse among the self-proclaimed political intelligentsia might be the most entertaining aspect of Trump’s return.
The ad also doesn’t shy away from showcasing the gaffes of Democrats and their allies in Hollywood. Katie Porter, the disgraced former congresswoman, posed absurd predictions about Trump’s imminent downfall while managing to bury herself deeper into irrelevance. Her alarmist claims about Trump’s supposed demise—whether through imprisonment or other mythical scenarios—reveal more about her desperation than actual political insight. Meanwhile, her personal woes, including an over-the-top hyperbole regarding her daughter’s fears, only add to the comedic spectacle. It raises the question of who’s truly out of touch with reality here.
New America First Works Ad Highlights the Losers Who Said Trump Would Never Winhttps://t.co/3LNlrKL1Ec
— RedState (@RedState) November 16, 2024
Actor John Cusack is another luminary who miscalculated the political climate. Eager to celebrate Trump’s downfall, Cusack has now joined the chorus of those advocating for an escape to greener pastures. His past antics and now-tattered reputation make one wonder which of the duo—Hollywood stars or political commentators—can do the better job at misstepping in the wake of a Trump victory. It’s hard to tell if his plans to flee will pan out, but one can hope his next project involves a much-needed reality check.
As the left grapples with their misplaced certainties, the conservative side revels in the victory lap. Pollsters predicted chaos, and there is, indeed, a significant mental health crisis unfurling among the left, but it’s clearly a byproduct of their collective denial. Rather than fatigue from the relentless attempts to derail Trump, conservatives are back at the starting line, ready to win again, while the other side remains preoccupied with their myriad of miscalculations. The ad encapsulates the ironic turnaround of those who once loudly proclaimed Trump’s political demise. One thing is certain: they’ll have plenty to reflect on as they watch Trump lead America once more.
