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As Trump’s presidency recedes into history, scholars seek to understand his reign — and what it says about American democracy

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Trump’s four years in office come to a close Wednesday after a reign defined by constant chaos, corruption and scandal, a tenure that numerous scholars predict is destined to rank him among America’s worst presidents.
His claims of policy victories — including a raft of conservative judges and steps toward Middle East peace — will be vastly overshadowed by his mismanagement of the pandemic and his unprecedented assault on the U.S. election results, they said.
Yet as Trump departs the White House — and the daily controversies and social media warfare he provoked begin to subside — the historians preparing to reckon with his legacy said it’s not just Trump who will be examined under the harsh reflection of history’s mirror, but also American society and the nation’s commitment to democracy.
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The story basically tells the 4 year story of the most corrupt president in history, who was an autocrat and wanted to be a dictator of the United States of America, and it didn't work. He lost and all of the world has lost because of him.
 
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