The last president to serve two non-consecutive terms stood against imperialism. Donald Trump could learn from his example.
But it’s not the only path open to Trump. And perhaps not the wisest option politically, or for the wellbeing of a divided nation. The president-elect has a chance given to only one previous president, Grover Cleveland, to start from scratch in a second term.
On Monday, Jan. 20, President Donald Trump will repeat history, becoming just the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms. The first actually lived right here in Central New York. Grover Cleveland served two terms in the late 1800s.
When Donald Trump is sworn in for a second time on Jan. 20, he will become just the second president to serve non-consecutive terms.
Donald Trump will become the oldest person sworn in as president. Five days later, he'll celebrate his 20th anniversary with first lady Melania.
The incoming administration could see a shift in defense spending priorities, with defense startups well-placed to prosper.
The president-elect promises to rule with robber baron tactics and imperial belligerence—just like his role model, William McKinley.
The “almost” exception, of course, is the man being sworn in on Monday. Four years ago, then-President Donald Trump broke with this foundational American norm for the first time since 1869 by refusing to attend the inauguration of his successor, Joe Biden.
With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office ... be in store for Social Security now that Trump is the first president since Grover Cleveland to win a non-consecutive second term.
Every president since Ronald Reagan has left a note for his successor, and President Joe Biden could be the first to write a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left a note for him.
The first, Democrat Grover Cleveland, was elected in 1884 ... who’d not held the presidency since the Civil War. Donald Trump’s Cabinet appointments do not suggest a similar commitment ...
Every president since Ronald Reagan has left a note for his successor, and President Joe Biden could be the first to write a letter to someone who is both his successor and the predecessor who left a