Trump’s Revised Presidential Ranking: Key Changes and Omissions

President Donald Trump has shared an updated version of his ranking of U.S. presidents. The new chart, posted on Truth Social, retains Trump in the top category labeled “The Greatest,” above notable figures like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Changes in the Updated Ranking

The revised ranking now includes several former presidents who did not appear in Trump’s earlier chart. Ronald Reagan and Dwight D. Eisenhower have been added to the “Near Great” category. John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon are now classified as “Average.” Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush have been placed in the “Below Average” tier.

Herbert Hoover, originally listed as “Average,” has been moved to the “Failures” category, joined by George W. Bush. Despite these changes, Trump remains alone at the top of the ranking.

Reagan’s Initial Omission

Reagan’s absence from the original chart attracted attention. Reagan has long been a prominent figure in the conservative movement. He is often compared to Trump in discussions regarding the Republican Party. Recent polls suggest Trump has become more admired than Reagan among GOP voters. The revised chart now places Reagan among the “Near Great” presidents.

Presidents Not Included

The revised ranking comprises 43 presidents, leaving some out. William Henry Harrison, who served only 31 days, and James Garfield, assassinated in 1881 after serving less than a year, are not included.

Total U.S. Presidents

The U.S. has had 45 different people serve as president. Trump is recognized as the nation’s 45th and 47th president due to his nonconsecutive terms, similar to Grover Cleveland. Consequently, there have been 47 presidencies but only 45 individual presidents. Trump’s ranking includes most of them, from “Great” to “Failures.”

Comparison with Historians’ Views

Trump’s ranking contrasts sharply with historians’ assessments. In the 2024 Presidential Greatness Project survey, Lincoln was deemed the greatest president, followed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Jefferson. Trump, placing himself at the top of his own ranking, was ranked last by historians.

The revised chart highlights figures with debated legacies. Woodrow Wilson, for example, remains in the “Great” category despite criticism of his record on racial segregation and civil liberties. At the opposite end, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Ulysses S. Grant, Warren Harding, Jimmy Carter, and Hoover are listed as “Failures.”

The updated chart provides insights into Trump’s perspective on presidential history. It underscores his unique standing in the Republican Party, where many GOP voters view him more favorably than Reagan and other traditionally esteemed Republican leaders.