What would Eisenhower think if he met Trump?

Eisenhower, November 8, 1954. > “Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. read more

Eisenhower could be scathing behind closed doors. In public he was always controlled. He would regard Trump as a fool. read more

But President-elect Trump appears to be more pragmatic than ideological in his dealings. If he finds an opportunity to get elements of his agenda passed, most political watchers believe that he will cultivate support from both sides of the aisle. Were Eisenhower around to offer advice, he might suggest something like the following: 1. read more

When you’re a five-star General, like Dwight D. Eisenhower was, you give an order and people jump. But after Eisenhower was elected president in 1952, the outgoing president, Harry Truman, predicted trouble for the hero of D-Day. read more

Poor Ike—it wont be a bit like the Army. He’ll find it very frustrating.” And so it may be for Donald Trump. When he takes office on Jan. 20, he’ll have vast power. He can send troops into battle. He could rain bombs on our enemies. He can nominate whoever he wants to the Supreme Court. He can convene Congress or adjourn it. read more