How does Donald Trump compare to past presidents?
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President Donald Trump has been compared to Andrew Jackson, Ronald Reagan and James Polk. But how far can these comparisons go?
Historians Tim Walch and Elizabeth Cobbs discussed how Trump fits into the historical lineup of American leaders.
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