President Donald Trump has often been compared to Andrew Jackson, the first populist president who upended the elites and placed national interest at the center of foreign policy. But one historian says that Trump, at least in his second term, bears a closer resemblance to William McKinley. The post Trump on Presidents Day: More William McKinley than Andrew Jackson? appeared first on Breitbart.
President Donald Trump has been compared to Andrew Jackson, the first populist president, but historian Jason Steinhauer argues that Trump, particularly in his second term, more closely resembles William McKinley. Both Trump and McKinley prioritize American dominance, especially in the Western Hemisphere, and believe in expanding U.S. influence to benefit corporations and workers. They also share views on using tariffs to shift tax burdens from Americans to foreigners and oppose the Internal Revenue Service. Both leaders express grievances about America being exploited, such as through trade deficits and foreign aid. However, McKinley's support for white supremacy and empire-building contrasts with Trump's cautious foreign policy and broader minority support.
