Donald Trump’s American firing continues as 23 Nobel Prize-winning economists explain why Kamala Harris is ‘vastly superior’

In a surprising twist, Donald Trump’s economic agenda is facing sharp criticism from some of the most respected minds in the field—23 U.S. Nobel laureates in economics. These Nobel winners recently signed an open letter that takes a strong stance against Trump’s proposed economic policies, calling them “counterproductive,” which seems like an economics-ese way of saying, “disastrous.”

The timing of this critique is key: with Election Day less than two weeks away, the economists are making it clear they believe Trump’s approach would harm the country’s economic stability. They contrast this with what they view as a “vastly superior” economic plan from his opponent, Kamala Harris, noting her policies as beneficial for things like public health, job growth, and sustainability.

According to CNN, the economists’ endorsement is a significant win for Harris, especially given how critical economic issues are to voters this election. It’s not the first time Nobel laureates have voiced concern about Trump’s economic proposals. Back in June, Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz led a similar charge, though with only 15 signatories, highlighting the “destabilizing effect” of Trump’s policies. Trump, however, brushed off the criticism, with his campaign calling the Nobel laureates “out of touch”—ironically a term often reserved for billionaires.

Beyond specific policy critiques—like Trump’s controversial tariffs—the letter highlights a larger concern: Trump’s influence on the economy itself. The economists argue that Trump’s leadership threatens essential elements for economic stability, such as the rule of law and a predictable political environment. In plain language, this is the kind of criticism that wouldn’t be out of place on a reality show reunion special. The letter also warns that Trump’s policies could lead to “higher prices,” which might even hit his next McDonald’s trip harder than expected—though, given his past spending there, he might just shrug it off.

Meanwhile, Mark Cuban, another billionaire, has thrown his support behind Harris, describing her tax plan as “more profitable” than Trump’s. But it seems Trump may have other priorities on his mind, like debating Fox News, dancing during Town Hall events, and, in a moment of unexpected distraction, even referencing Arnold Palmer’s anatomy.