Quick review of Wiki makes the equation obvious. Just as his predecessor (Carter) had besmirched America's image and feeling of self-worth, so has Trump's (Obama). This is the stuff of greatness; of men for the ages :
Legacy
A bronze statue of Reaganstanding in the Capitol rotunda (a part of the National Statuary Hall Collection)
Since Reagan left office in 1989, substantial debate has occurred among scholars, historians, and the general public surrounding his legacy.[354] Supporters have pointed to a more efficient and prosperous economy as a result of Reagan's economic policies,[355] foreign policy triumphs including a peaceful end to the Cold War,[356] and a restoration of American pride and morale.[119] Proponents say that he had an unabated and passionate love for the United States which restored faith in the American Dream,[357] after a decline in American confidence and self-respect under Jimmy Carter's perceived weak leadership, particularly during the Iran hostage crisis, as well as his gloomy, dreary outlook for the future of the United States during the 1980 election.[358] Critics point out that Reagan's economic policies resulted in rising budget deficits,[155] a wider gap in wealth, and an increase in homelessness[164] and that the Iran–Contra affair lowered American credibility.[359]
Legacy
A bronze statue of Reaganstanding in the Capitol rotunda (a part of the National Statuary Hall Collection)
Since Reagan left office in 1989, substantial debate has occurred among scholars, historians, and the general public surrounding his legacy.[354] Supporters have pointed to a more efficient and prosperous economy as a result of Reagan's economic policies,[355] foreign policy triumphs including a peaceful end to the Cold War,[356] and a restoration of American pride and morale.[119] Proponents say that he had an unabated and passionate love for the United States which restored faith in the American Dream,[357] after a decline in American confidence and self-respect under Jimmy Carter's perceived weak leadership, particularly during the Iran hostage crisis, as well as his gloomy, dreary outlook for the future of the United States during the 1980 election.[358] Critics point out that Reagan's economic policies resulted in rising budget deficits,[155] a wider gap in wealth, and an increase in homelessness[164] and that the Iran–Contra affair lowered American credibility.[359]
