Trump's record: Is he the worst US president of all time?

RTÉ News · RTÉ News · 2026-11-02 09:09 UTC

Borders closed, prices high: Two years of Trump II are throwing the U.S. into turmoil. Trump's presidency is a historic failure, says political scientist Thomas Jäger in an interview with BR24. Is the U.S. now heading toward total chaos?

Borders closed, prices high: Two years of Trump II are throwing the U.S. into turmoil. Trump's presidency is a historic failure, says political scientist Thomas Jäger in an interview with BR24. Is the U.S. now heading toward total chaos? An analysis.

Nearly two years into Donald Trump's second term, the situation in the United States presents a bleak picture. While the administration can point to measurable successes in specific areas—such as border security—drastic failures dominate the economic and political landscape. The cost of living continues to rise unchecked, and skepticism toward the political system is growing rapidly.

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