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The Gray Area with Sean Illing cover image

Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Significance of Trump's Presidency Compared to Past Presidents

The impact of Kennedy or Nixon winning in 1960 would have been marginal given their similarities. Nixon expanded New Deal programs and even proposed universal healthcare. In contrast, Trump's presidency differs fundamentally as he does not believe in the system and represents those who want to disrupt it. Trump's actions during the election and efforts to thwart the peaceful transfer of power by pressuring House Republicans to vote against Biden's certification are deemed historically significant. His representation of people who advocate for drastic change challenges the traditional political landscape, indicating his unique and possibly more dangerous nature compared to past presidents.

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