Trump: The worst president
Opinion | Why So Many Americans Believe Donald Trump Was the Worst President in U.S. History This is not about policy disagreements. It’s not about party loyalty. And it’s not about hurt feelings. For millions of Americans, Donald Trump’s presidency felt like something far more serious: a sustained attack on the basic norms, values, and institutions that hold the country together. That is why so many people—across generations, professions, and even political backgrounds—believe he was the worst president in U.S. history. Not because he was controversial. Not because he was unconventional. But because he was destabilizing. From the very beginning, Trump rejected the idea that the president is a steward of democracy rather than a personal ruler. He treated truth as optional, loyalty as mandatory, and criticism as betrayal. In doing so, he didn’t just govern poorly—he reshaped the expectations of power in ways many Americans found deeply alarming. One of the most damaging aspects o...