Garet Garrett (1878–1954), born Edward Peter Garrett, was an American journalist and author who became prominent for his critical stance on major political and economic shifts in the United States during the mid-20th century. Throughout his career, Garrett established a reputation as a vocal commentator on government policy, focusing his analytical writing on the direction of the American republic.
Garrett is best remembered for his sharp opposition to the New Deal, the series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration. Through his journalism and books, he critiqued the expansion of federal power and the economic interventions of the era, arguing that such policies fundamentally altered the relationship between the citizen and the state.
In addition to his critiques of domestic economic policy, Garrett was a notable opponent of United States involvement in World War II. He advocated against foreign interventions, aligning with non-interventionist perspectives of the time. His written works remain a key point of reference for understanding the intellectual opposition to mid-century American liberalism and global engagement.
