The problems with Trump’s ranking of the presidents

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump shared a social media image ranking himself as the "greatest" president, surpassing figures like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, though the list's origins and credibility are unclear.
• The ranking sparked controversy, especially among conservatives, due to the inclusion of FDR, Woodrow Wilson, and Andrew Jackson as "great" presidents despite their policies often conflicting with conservative values.
• Trump later revised the list to demote Wilson from "great" to among those who "broke" America, while other rankings, such as Calvin Coolidge being labeled "below average," contradicted typical conservative admiration.
• Several historically significant presidents, including Ronald Reagan, Nixon, and both Bushes, were omitted from the list, which closely resembles a 1948 Life magazine ranking with some modern presidents added, raising questions about the selection criteria.
• The list's inconsistencies and controversial placements, such as Andrew Johnson being rated "average" despite his poor historical reputation and Ulysses S. Grant labeled a "failure," have fueled debate about Trump's judgment and political messaging.