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Trump's second term could face the 'same disastrous end' as Grover Cleveland's: presidential historian


Published on 2025-01-19 11:20:58 - MSN
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  • Like Donald Trump, former President Grover Cleveland secured the White House for a second time after losing a previous election, presidential historian Alexis Coe notes in a Sunday, MSNBC op-ed. However,

The article from MSN discusses the potential parallels between former President Donald Trump's possible second term and the presidency of Grover Cleveland, the only U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Historian Tevi Troy highlights that Cleveland's second term was marked by significant challenges, including the Panic of 1893, which led to economic depression, labor unrest, and a tarnished legacy. Similarly, Trump's first term ended with the January 6th Capitol riot, and if he were to return to office, he might face similar or even greater turmoil due to ongoing political polarization, legal battles, and the potential for further unrest. The article suggests that Trump's second term could be fraught with difficulties, potentially leading to a disastrous end akin to Cleveland's, where despite initial popularity, his presidency concluded with widespread dissatisfaction and economic hardship.

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