Andy Puzder

Andy Puzder was chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants for more than 16 years, following a career as an attorney. He is currently a senior fellow at both the America First Policy Institute and the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy and a distinguished fellow at the Heritage Foundation. His next book, "A Tyranny for the Good of its Victims – The Ugly Truth About Stakeholder Capitalism" will come out early next year.

ANDY PUZDER: Trump won in an ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ election. Democrats chose just to be stupid

Opinion November 12

ANDY PUZDER: Trump won in an ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ election. Democrats chose just to be stupid

The election is over and the economy had a huge impact. An AP analysis said 96% of those surveyed admitted that prices of gas and groceries had an influence on their vote.

Liberal media outlet inadvertently explains benefits of Trump's economic plan

Opinion October 23

Liberal media outlet inadvertently explains benefits of Trump's economic plan

In this election year, no one should criticize a presidential candidate as "obsessed" with addressing economic issues such as inflation, wages, interest rates, economic growth and the deficit.

Trump has a plan for economic prosperity, Harris does not

OPINION September 23

Trump has a plan for economic prosperity, Harris does not

Trump would keep tax rates low, encouraging investment, reduce growth-hobbling business regulation, and expand U.S. energy production, reducing the cost of literally everything.

One sentiment is the greatest threat to the Democrats’ election hopes

OPINION August 8

One sentiment is the greatest threat to the Democrats’ election hopes

Recall the February 2021 The New York Times article titled “The Biden Team Wants to Transform the Economy. Really." Democrats don’t talk about that much anymore, and with good reason.

Blame Biden if your July 4th cookout burns your wallet

OPINION July 3

Blame Biden if your July 4th cookout burns your wallet

Bidenflation isn't just taking a toll on your weekly shopping trips. Your annual July 4th cookout has spiked in price. Things are so bad, one in five Americans are skipping meals.

Biden's tax deception: One more thing our president gets wrong

OPINION May 23

Biden's tax deception: One more thing our president gets wrong

Rather than costing the federal government $1.7 trillion in tax revenue, the Trump tax cuts are projected to add $1.3 trillion over what the CBO estimated.

The simple lesson from Disney, Bud Light fiascos is too obvious

OPINION September 14, 2023

The simple lesson from Disney, Bud Light fiascos is too obvious

You have to wonder what management teams at Disney and at Bud Light were thinking.

Kamala Harris slip-up reveals how Bidenomics hurting American families

OPINION August 29, 2023

Kamala Harris slip-up reveals how Bidenomics hurting American families

A recent Morning Consult survey found that in the third quarter of this year only 46% of Americans could cover a $400 unexpected expense without going into debt.

Colorado teachers union against capitalism: Can parents trust their kids to this group?

OPINION May 15, 2023

Colorado teachers union against capitalism: Can parents trust their kids to this group?

The Colorado Teachers Association recently passed a resolution expressing its belief that “Capitalism inherently exploits children, public schools, land, labor and resources."

This terrifying reason Silicon Valley Bank collapsed is a threat to thousands of other businesses

OPINION April 10, 2023

This terrifying reason Silicon Valley Bank collapsed is a threat to thousands of other businesses

This terrifying reason Silicon Valley Bank collapsed is a threat to thousands of other businesses. SVB executives embraced ESG policies and ‘woke capitalism.’