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Trump speaking poorly of other presidents is uncommon, but not unheard of, in American presidential history

  • Written by Peter Kastor, Professor of History & American Culture Studies, Washington University in St. Louis
Trump speaking poorly of other presidents is uncommon, but not unheard of, in American presidential historyWhile most former presidents do not speak out about their successors after they leave the White House, Donald Trump is not the first president to criticize his former political opponents while in office. Trigger Photo/Getty Images Plus

Former presidents don’t criticize their successors in public.

Or do they?

Former Presidents Bill Clinton,...

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