Trump Ranks Himself as 'Greatest' US President, Places Biden, Obama in 'Failures' Category
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- Donald Trump published his personal ranking of U.S. presidents on his Truth Social network, placing himself at the top as "the greatest."
- His list includes historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, while labeling predecessors Joe Biden and Barack Obama as "failures."
- The ranking comes after a CNN poll showed Trump leading among Republican voters, though a separate Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated his overall popularity is at a low.
Donald Trump has once again asserted his exceptionalism, this time by ranking himself as the "greatest" U.S. president on his social media platform, Truth Social. The former real estate magnate, who served as president from 2017 to 2025, placed six historical figures he deemed "great" in his personal hierarchy. Among those recognized were Abraham Lincoln, credited with abolishing slavery, and George Washington, a Founding Father.
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However, Trump did not shy away from criticism, relegating his Democratic predecessors, Joe Biden and Barack Obama, to the "failures" category. This move aligns with his consistent attacks on the current administration and his past use of divisive rhetoric, such as questioning Obama's birthplace.
The article notes that Trump's personal list largely mirrors a ranking published by Life magazine in 1948. This self-aggrandizing ranking follows a favorable poll for Trump among Republican voters, where he secured 53% of the vote, significantly ahead of Ronald Reagan (18%) and Abraham Lincoln (8%).
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Despite this internal party support, broader public opinion paints a different picture. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on August 24th revealed that Trump's popularity among all Americans has reached a record low, with only 33% expressing satisfaction compared to 65% who disapprove.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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