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Forum From the Archives: Max Boot Unravels Ronald Reagan’s ‘Myriad Contradictions’ in New Biography

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Contrasting Legacies: Reagan and Trump

This chapter examines the differing legacies of Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump, exploring how both are viewed by Republicans and Democrats through the lens of their political actions. It discusses the speaker's personal journey from a Reagan admirer to a more critical independent, highlighting the importance of hindsight in evaluating both presidents. The complexities of Reagan’s political ideology, particularly his relationship with civil rights and protests, are analyzed alongside the evolving nature of the Republican Party in the context of Trumpism.

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