Former college football head coach Tommy Tuberville has been one of the strongest supporters of President Donald Trump. He was elected senator in 2020, the same election Joe Biden defeated Trump for the presidency.
During the last four years when Trump was out of office, Tuberville stood up for many causes that aligned with the Trump wing of the Republican party.
Tommy Tuberville defends the tariffs
In a recent op-ed for yellowhammernews.com titled “President Trump’s tariffs are Making America Great Again,” Tuberville defended Trump’s economic policy amid concerns in the mainstream media the stock market will crash and the United States is headed into a recession after massive layoffs.
“The media is in full meltdown mode after President Trump imposed duties and retaliatory tariffs this week on countries who have been ripping us off for decades,” Tuberville wrote. “Apparently, globalists and Democrats are just fine with other countries imposing tariffs on U.S. exports. But, when it comes to President Trump trying to establish a level playing field for domestic producers, well, that’s a bridge too far.
“No one should be remotely surprised by President Trump’s actions. He campaigned on this platform three times and has been crystal clear on his intentions – now he is following through on his promises. He views tariffs both as a negotiating tool to get other countries to bend to his will and as a way to boost American manufacturing and put America First. ”
The former college football head coach wants a “golden age”
Tuberville claimed the Biden administration promoted the “globalist agenda” over the needs of the American people. The former Texas Tech head coach argued the tariffs were not without precedent and would help bring jobs back to the US.
“America has some of the best and brightest manufacturers, producers, farmers, and businesses,” Tuberville wrote. “We shouldn’t be going to other countries for products we can make right here at home.”
Tuberville thinks Trump’s tariffs can usher in a “golden” age for the country.
One has to hope that age will not be postponed for long. Many Americans are feeling a crunch as the market cools in March.
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