All articles tagged with #us presidents
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Vladimir Putin has met with five US presidents over 25 years, with relations ranging from warm to frosty, reflecting changing geopolitical dynamics and conflicts, culminating in recent tensions over Ukraine and election interference.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Business Insider
The article ranks US presidents by their approval ratings at the end of their terms, highlighting Nixon's lowest at 24% and Clinton's highest, with Trump having the second-highest disapproval rating among recent presidents at 62% at the end of his term.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Donald Trump is expected to be named Time magazine's "Person of the Year," marking the second time he has received this recognition, with the first being in 2016 after his presidential election win. To celebrate the announcement, Trump will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The shortlist for the title included figures like Kamala Harris and Elon Musk. Time magazine will officially announce the choice on December 12.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Donald Trump is the richest U.S. president ever, with a net worth of $3.7 billion at his inauguration in 2016, now estimated at $5.5 billion. Most presidents, like John F. Kennedy and George Washington, inherited wealth, while others, such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, accumulated wealth post-presidency through media deals and speaking fees. A 2023 report ranks former presidents by peak personal wealth, adjusted for inflation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
The article explores the history of assassination attempts on U.S. presidents, highlighting notable incidents including the 1981 attempt on Ronald Reagan by John W. Hinckley Jr., and the recent wounding of Donald Trump. It details various attacks from the first attempt on Andrew Jackson in 1835 to the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy, as well as other significant attempts on figures like Gerald Ford, Harry S. Truman, and Robert F. Kennedy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
The article provides a historical overview of assassination attempts and successful assassinations of U.S. presidents and presidential candidates, detailing incidents from Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865 to the attempted assassination of George W. Bush in 2005.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany expressed frustration at a poll ranking Donald Trump as the worst US president, criticizing the academics who participated in the survey. The survey, conducted by the "Presidential Greatness Project," placed Trump at the bottom with a score of 10.9/100, also labeling him the "most polarizing" president. Responding to McEnany's remarks, critics highlighted Trump's refusal to concede the election, his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, and his criminal charges. The survey ranked Abraham Lincoln as the best president, followed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
A survey of 154 scholars ranked Donald Trump as the worst US president in history, while Joe Biden debuted at 14th. The survey, conducted by political scientists Justin Vaughn and Brandon Rottinghaus, aimed to create a ranking of presidential greatness from George Washington to Joe Biden. The top of the chart saw little change, with Abraham Lincoln ranked first. The authors noted the impact of campaigns for racial justice on the reputations of certain presidents. The survey also revealed that every contemporary Democratic president has moved up in the ranks, while every modern Republican president has dropped.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WDIV ClickOnDetroit
In honor of Presidents Day, here are 12 unusual facts about some of the U.S. presidents, including Andrew Jackson's involvement in numerous duels, Zachary Taylor's death from contaminated cherries, Franklin Pierce's arrest for running over a woman with his horse, Abraham Lincoln's wrestling prowess, and Woodrow Wilson's wife being a descendant of Pocahontas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by cleveland.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deseret News
A survey of over 150 scholars ranked Abraham Lincoln as the greatest U.S. president, followed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and George Washington. The survey, which asked experts to rate presidents on their overall "greatness," revealed consistency in top rankings across ideological and political lines, with recent presidents sparking more disagreement. Scholars also identified Franklin D. Roosevelt as the next president to be added to Mount Rushmore and noted a blurring of the line between what makes a good president and a great one, possibly influenced by current political tensions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SheKnows
Reports have resurfaced suggesting that former US President Richard Nixon may have had an affair with actress-turned-socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor. Gabor's longtime friend Wendy Leigh, who co-wrote her memoir, claimed that Nixon had a steamy affair with her. While the duration of the alleged affair is unclear, Gabor had previously mentioned her close relationship with Nixon, even going on a blind date set up by him with Henry Kissinger. Photos of Gabor with Nixon and his wife Patricia Nixon have also emerged.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with a total of 91 felonies, making him an outlier compared to previous presidents who had an average of zero charges. These charges include allegations of paying off an adult film star, mishandling classified documents, and attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Despite the numerous charges, Trump remains ahead in GOP presidential primary polling, with an average of 52.7% support.