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President Donald Trump released an updated ranking of U.S. presidents on September 6, 2026, via Truth Social. The new list places him alone in the top 'Greatest' tier, while adding several previously omitted leaders to lower tiers. Notably, George W. Bush and Herbert Hoover were moved to the bottom 'Failures' category, and Ronald Reagan was placed in the 'Near Great' tier.
President Donald Trump posted a self-aggrandizing ranking of US presidents on Truth Social, declaring himself 'the greatest' and placing figures like Woodrow Wilson in a 'great' tier. Hours later, he shared a contradictory graphic labeling Wilson as one of five leaders who 'broke America.' The inconsistent posts drew sharp criticism from conservatives and analysts, highlighting concerns about the president’s judgment and the reliability of his social media output.
Donald Trump expressed frustration at being ranked as the third best U.S. president, behind George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, during a White House event, and also discussed his ambitions for the Nobel Peace Prize amid ongoing geopolitical issues.
A new academic poll conducted by University of Houston and Coastal Carolina University has ranked Donald Trump as the worst president in US history, with a score of 10.9/100. Abraham Lincoln was ranked as the greatest president, followed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and George Washington. The survey, based on 154 responses from scholars, also revealed that Trump was considered the most polarizing president. Joe Biden was ranked 13th by Democrats and 30th by Republicans, with his ranking potentially influenced by his role in succeeding Trump. The survey suggests that views on presidents can evolve over time, as seen with Barack Obama's rise in rankings.
A new academic poll conducted by University of Houston and Coastal Carolina University professors ranks Donald Trump as the worst president in US history, with a score of 10.9/100. Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and George Washington top the list. The survey, based on 154 responses from scholars, also reveals Joe Biden's ranking and the impact of political leanings on presidential evaluations. The rankings reflect a snapshot in time and show how views of leaders can evolve, with potential for recent presidents to change rankings in the future.
A survey of historians ranks Abraham Lincoln as the best U.S. president ever, with Franklin D. Roosevelt, George Washington, Teddy Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson following closely behind. Donald Trump was ranked as the worst president, finishing last behind James Buchanan and Andrew Johnson. Barack Obama jumped nine spots to No. 7, while Joe Biden is at No. 14. Ulysses S. Grant is the highest-ranking president from Ohio, finishing at No. 19.
Abraham Lincoln topped the 2024 Presidential Greatness Project rankings, while Donald Trump was ranked last with a 10.92 average. The survey, conducted by political science experts, aimed to assess presidential greatness from George Washington to Joe Biden. Trump's low ranking sparked criticism from his supporters, with experts noting that his unconventional style and norm-breaking actions contributed to the negative assessment. President Joe Biden was ranked 14th, and the survey also highlighted the evolving views of the American presidency.
A new ranking of presidents by a group of experts places Abraham Lincoln as America's greatest president, with Donald Trump ranking last. Barack Obama is ranked in the top 10, while Ronald Reagan and Trump are placed below Joe Biden. The rankings were determined by 154 respondents, including members of the American Political Science Association, and tracked by political affiliation and ideology, showing a partisan divide in the rankings.
A new ranking of presidents by a group of experts places Abraham Lincoln as the greatest president, with Donald Trump ranking last. Barack Obama is ranked in the top 10, while Ronald Reagan and Trump are below Joe Biden. The rankings show a partisan divide, with Republicans ranking Reagan, George W. Bush, and Trump higher, and Democrats ranking Obama and Biden higher.