Allan Lichtman’s Predictions for 2026: You’ll never guess number 10!!

Summary

In this video, Alan Lickman, a renowned forecaster, reviews his 2025 predictions and shares his bold forecast for 2026. He reflects on his accuracy, discussing topics such as climate change, media shifts, AI advancements, and political predictions. While some of his 2025 predictions were spot-on, others were more complex or uncertain. His 2026 predictions cover major political shifts, military actions, economic trends, and bold sports forecasts. Lickman emphasizes that his predictions are based on gut instinct rather than models, making them both personal and provocative.

Takeaways

• 😀 Alan Lickman, one of the world's top forecasters, makes gut-based predictions for 2025 and 2026, not relying on models or scientific systems.
• 😀 The 2025 predictions showed mixed results, with three being completely correct, three in the middle, and one entirely incorrect (the Yankees vs. Mets World Series prediction).
• 😀 Key accurate predictions for 2025 included climate change worsened due to Trump's policies, a massive media shift towards the right, and the rise of AI.
• 😀 Lickman predicted that inflation might worsen in 2025, but it remained relatively stable, making the prediction difficult to definitively assess.
• 😀 One of Lickman’s correct predictions was the media’s capitulation to Trump, with major outlets shifting rightward under corporate influence.
• 😀 Lickman’s 2025 predictions about the Affordable Care Act and Social Security were partially true; while these programs faced cuts, they weren't fully abolished.
• 😀 Lickman predicted a major climate crisis in 2025, citing worsening environmental disasters like wildfires and glacial melting, largely due to Trump’s policies.
• 😀 For 2026, Lickman predicts the Democrats will retake the House, potentially launching significant investigations into the Trump administration.
• 😀 He predicts Trump’s illegal military actions will continue into 2026, with potential for impeachment if he escalates further, particularly with foreign military interventions.
• 😀 A bold prediction for 2026 is that the US will lose its measles-free status and other previously conquered diseases will resurface due to inadequate vaccination measures.

Q & A

What is Alan Lickman's method for making predictions?

Alan Lickman relies on gut feelings rather than scientific models or systems like the 'Keys to the White House.' His predictions are based on intuition rather than empirical studies.

How accurate were Alan Lickman's 2025 predictions?

Alan Lickman's 2025 predictions were mixed. Out of six major predictions, four were largely correct, one was completely wrong (the baseball prediction), and one was difficult to judge because of its ambiguity.

What was the outcome of Lickman's prediction about Social Security, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act in 2025?

Lickman predicted that these programs would remain largely intact, but in reality, while they were not abolished, they faced significant challenges. The Affordable Care Act, in particular, was greatly weakened, leading Lickman to consider this prediction as 'leaning incorrect.'

Did Alan Lickman predict the worsening of climate change in 2025?

Yes, Lickman accurately predicted that climate change would worsen in 2025, citing events such as the LA wildfires, glacier melting, and large icebergs cleaving off Antarctica. This was exacerbated by Donald Trump's actions, including withdrawal from the Paris Accords and promotion of fossil fuels.

What was Lickman’s stance on the role of the mainstream media in 2025?

Lickman predicted a 'mass capitulation' of the mainstream media, which would bend to the will of the rich and powerful, particularly with the rise of right-leaning owners like Barry Weiss and major media mergers. This prediction was fully realized, making it one of his correct forecasts.

How did Lickman fare with his prediction on inflation in 2025?

Lickman predicted inflation would worsen, but the situation remained ambiguous. While inflation did not improve significantly, it wasn't clear if it worsened to the extent he anticipated. As a result, this prediction was categorized as 'leaning incorrect.'

What prediction did Lickman make about AI in 2025?

Lickman correctly predicted that AI would see significant growth and expansion in 2025, with the rise of public access to AI and companies like Nvidia becoming major players in the tech industry.

What were Lickman’s thoughts on the U.S. job market in 2025?

Lickman predicted that job creation would remain sluggish, especially in manufacturing, and that inflation would continue to affect the job market. This prediction proved to be accurate, as the job market struggled to recover fully.

What major event did Lickman predict would not happen in 2025?

Lickman predicted there would be no asteroid apocalypse, referencing a prediction from Nostradamus. This was a joke prediction, but it turned out to be accurate, as there was no asteroid apocalypse in 2025.

What were some of Alan Lickman’s bold predictions for 2026?

Lickman made several bold predictions for 2026, including the Democrats retaking the House, Trump continuing illegal foreign military actions, the Supreme Court overturning Trump’s key priorities, and China’s economic growth surpassing the U.S. He also predicted the banning of women in combat roles and the continuation of AI’s rise.

How does Lickman view the future of the New York Giants in 2026?

In a lighthearted prediction, Lickman predicted that the New York Giants would double their win total from 2020. This was one of his bolder sports predictions for 2026.

Why does Alan Lickman avoid using formal forecasting models for his predictions?

Lickman chooses not to use formal forecasting models because he believes in relying on his intuition or gut feelings, which he feels have guided him well in the past, including predicting Trump's victory in 2016 and his eventual impeachment.

How did Lickman predict the Department of Justice's handling of Venezuela's Maduro and his wife in 2026?

Lickman predicted that the Department of Justice under Bondi would fail to convict Maduro and his wife on all charges, citing the DOJ's incompetence, as evidenced by previous mishandling of cases like Epstein's.