Greatest Presidents of All Time
Franklin D. Roosevelt or Donald Trump
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Why This Battle Matters
Could there be a more seismic collision of presidential legacies than Donald Trump vs. Franklin D. Roosevelt? Here, the brash, modern-day mogul meets the enduring architect of the New Deal. Both presidents, wildly popular with their bases, yet starkly divergent in their approaches and the eras they shaped. Trump's unapologetic, headline-dominating presidency contrasts sharply with Roosevelt’s marathon leadership through depression and war. The choice between them isn't just about who did what, but about what principles we stand for as a nation today. Will it be the champion of the here-and-now, or the long-view legacy builder?
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How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Franklin D. Roosevelt over Donald Trump when it comes to the greatest Presidents of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Franklin D. Roosevelt 100.0% of the time over Donald Trump.
Across all battles:
Franklin D. Roosevelt win rate: 50.0%
Donald Trump win rate: 3.4%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest Presidents of All Time league?
Currently, Abraham Lincoln holds the top spot as the #1 contender in the Greatest Presidents of All Time league. You can see the full rankings on the GOAT List.
What makes this matchup between Donald Trump and Franklin D. Roosevelt such a big debate?
The debate is fiery because it pits Trump's modern, media-savvy presidency against Roosevelt's historical, crisis-management leadership. Both presidencies also represent vastly different political and social ideologies, which divides fan opinions sharply.
Why is Franklin D. Roosevelt winning by so much in the battle against Donald Trump?
FDR is leading significantly, mostly because fans appreciate his transformative leadership during the Great Depression and WWII. His policies and the lasting impact of the New Deal resonate deeply, giving him a hefty edge in fan votes.