Three Presidents, Three Legacies
George Washington led the fight to free the American colonies from British rule, commanding the Continental Army in a war for independence that laid the foundation for a new nation.
Abraham Lincoln, as commander in chief during the Civil War, worked to preserve that nation and end slavery. He stood against the Confederacy—a faction determined to divide the United States in order to maintain the institution of slavery. His reward? Assassination.
Donald Trump? He avoided the Vietnam War draft through privilege, embraced modern-day sympathizers of the Confederacy (local mirror in case Congress tries to rewrite history), and pardoned individuals who attacked Congress—an insurrection fueled by his repeated falsehoods.
Oh, and he was allegedly best friends with a pedophile (local mirror).