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How Teddy Roosevelt offers an ‘ominous’ lesson for Trump and the GOP in 2024

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Summary

This article explores the similarities between former US President Theodore Roosevelt and current US President Donald Trump. Both are larger-than-life characters with mammoth egos, and there are several parallels between them, including their need for constant ego stroking, their ability to command media attention, and their difficulty in leaving the public arena. The article suggests that, like Roosevelt, if Trump fails to attain the presidency in 2024, it could split the GOP and hand the election to the Democrats. It further argues that Roosevelt is still considered one of the greatest presidents because of his other accomplishments, and that Trump may not receive such a favorable verdict from history if his bid for the White House fails.

Q&As

What parallels can be drawn between Theodore Roosevelt and Donald Trump?
Both Theodore Roosevelt and Donald Trump were born into moneyed New York families, both had wealthy, demanding fathers who profoundly shaped them, and both took on the political establishment of their era. They also both had large egos, were driven by raw egotism, had a flair for commanding attention, and found it difficult to leave the public arena.

How did Theodore Roosevelt use the media to increase the power of the presidency?
Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to initiate the building of a press office in the White House; the first to make an official appearance in an automobile; and the first to travel abroad on official business. He even took journalists and photographers with him on hunting trips.

How did Theodore Roosevelt redefine the meaning and purpose of America?
Abraham Lincoln redefined the meaning and purpose of America in 272 words with his majestic “Gettysburg Address.”

What was Roosevelt's approach to life and government?
The core of Roosevelt’s approach to life and government was what he called “the strenuous life” of being “The Man in the Arena.”

What traits make a president great, but can also make them an awful ex-president?
Presidents can become addicted to power and find it difficult to adjust to the sudden loss of power and attention. They can also become resentful of anyone who steals the spotlight from them.

AI Comments

👍 This article is an excellent analysis of the similarities between Teddy Roosevelt and Donald Trump. It gives a great overview of their accomplishments and how they both had a flair for commanding attention.

👎 This article fails to provide a balanced view of both presidents, and instead puts a negative spin on Donald Trump by focusing more on his less admirable qualities.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about how Teddy Roosevelt offers an 'ominous' lesson for Trump and the GOP in 2024. It compares Theodore Roosevelt to Donald Trump, and talks about how the same traits that make a president great can also make them a terrible ex-president. It talks about how Roosevelt's ego marred his political judgment and how Trump's need for constant ego stroking has been well documented. It also talks about how Roosevelt was the first modern president and how Trump mastered a way to speak directly to his supporters and enemies without interference from the media. It's an interesting read.

Friend: Interesting. What do you think the implications of this article are for Trump and the GOP in 2024?

Me: It could be a warning to the GOP that if Trump does not accept the results of the 2020 election, it could split the Republican base, resulting in a doomsday scenario for the party. The article also suggests that Trump's need for ego-stroking and refusal to accept the outcome of the election could be a sign that he is unable to move on from the public arena, which could have a negative impact on his political future.

Action items

Research the similarities between Theodore Roosevelt and Donald Trump to gain a better understanding of the article.
Read other articles and books about Theodore Roosevelt to learn more about his life and accomplishments.
Consider the implications of the article for the 2024 election and the potential impact of a split in the Republican Party.

Technical terms

Ominous: Foreboding; threatening; portending evil or harm.
Schism: A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
Portly: Plump; stout; corpulent.
Flubdub: A foolish or nonsensical idea or thing.
Strenuous: Requiring or using great effort or exertion; vigorous.
Egotism: Excessive or exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
Disinformation: False information that is spread deliberately to deceive.
Exuberance: Joyful enthusiasm; great liveliness and energy.
Audacity: Boldness or daring, especially with confident or arrogant disregard for personal safety, conventional thought, or other restrictions.
Mythical: Of, relating to, or having the nature of myth; based on or described in a myth or myths.
Charisma: A personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader).
Pejorative: Expressing contempt or disapproval; disparaging.
Verdict: A decision or opinion, especially one given by a jury on a matter of fact in a trial.