Scholars rank Trump as the worst President in American history

[The Mikado]

Seriously, though, Trump is a disaster, but I think anyone who says he's worse than John "Kicked out of both parties, appointed the worst man in America as Secretary of State, and annexed Texas in my lame duck period just to f**k with my successors" Tyler, Franklin "inconsolable wreck in mourning my entire presidency and unable to do any work whatsover" Pierce, James "pushed the Dred Scott decision, then let the South secede without lifting a finger" Buchanan, or Andrew "stupid drunk sonofabitch racist impeached for being an obstinate jackass" Johnson is high as a kite.

[pbrower2a]

It could be that the scholars are voting heavily upon achievements and conduct. Putting Obama near the top despite no evidence that his achievements will stick and Trump at the bottom indicates that behavior matters greatly. Obama did not try to get law enforcement to do the dirty work of partisan politics. His administration was spit-and-polish underneath the facade of an easy-going personality. He did not get into fights with the intelligence services or the military. He made no money off the Presidency. He kept his family members out of positions of power and influence. His communications were always measured. He showed a sense of humor. He did not use his power as a means of punishing opponents and rivals.