In the often theatrical world of politics, it seems like there’s always someone who gets the last laugh. Take, for instance, Donald Trump, the former president who had more than a few moments that left people scratching their heads—or rolling their eyes, depending on which side of the fence they stood. But, as time has told, some of his predictions and policies turned out to be more than just bombastic claims.

Let’s start with the border crisis, a saga that could rival the length of a soap opera. Trump warned us about it, saying it would become a significant issue. Critics dismissed him with a wave of their pens, preferring to write it off as mere rhetoric. Fast forward, and the situation on the southern border has many revisiting those headlines, perhaps with a little more thought this time around.

Then there’s China, the economic giant that Trump endlessly argued was in a lopsided relationship with the U.S. At every turn, he tagged them as economic manipulators, and let’s just say that today’s trade discussions give some weight to his perspective. It’s not always comfortable being right, is it?

Hold onto your hats because the media merry-go-round is next. Trump’s battles with the press were legendary, often painting them as purveyors of everything from fake news to fantasy tales. Yet, somehow, when the curtain is pulled back and the lights come on, lo and behold, there were more than a few exaggerations and omissions in their narratives. Go figure.

And, oh, the stories of social media—the sector that banned and shadowed him at every tweet or post! Trump claimed there was censorship happening in plain sight. Turned out, he might’ve had a point. Many platforms have since admitted to their so-called censorship practices, though their mea culpas were no longer front-page news.

Let’s not forget energy independence. Remember when gas prices didn’t require a small loan to fill up? Under Trump, the U.S. was producing and exporting energy like a boss. Now, we’re seeing hints of inflation, erratic jobs figures, and economies getting jittery, with many wondering where all the “green” talk is actually taking us.

So as the political play continues, Trump’s voice echoes as one that was often brushed aside, only to be recast under brighter lights as somewhat, incredibly, oh-so-right about a few things after all. With a mix of irony and intrigue, the plot thickens and keeps both critics and supporters eagerly turning the page.