Greatest Presidents of All Time
Donald Trump or Ulysses S. Grant
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Why This Battle Matters
What happens when a modern-day populist meets a Civil War titan? In the charged arena of GoatWars, Donald Trump vs. Ulysses S. Grant isn't just a speculative joust between eras—it's a direct clash of philosophies. Here we juxtapose Trump's unorthodox, media-fueled bravado against Grant's stoic, battlefield-honed resolve. This battle asks fans not just who ranks higher, but whose style of leadership resonates more deeply in today’s America. What values are we championing—frontline grit or boardroom audacity? Each selection is a vote for the qualities we most esteem in our commanders in chief.
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Ulysses S. Grant over Donald Trump when it comes to the greatest Presidents of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Ulysses S. Grant 53.3% of the time over Donald Trump.
Across all battles:
Ulysses S. Grant win rate: 38.8%
Donald Trump win rate: 34.1%
Fan FAQs
What makes Ulysses S. Grant so popular in the Greatest Presidents league?
Ulysses S. Grant is revered for his role as a key military leader during the Civil War and his efforts to stabilize the post-war United States during Reconstruction. Fans appreciate his commitment to civil rights for freed slaves and his attempts to quell the rise of white supremacist groups during his presidency.
Why do fans love Donald Trump?
Fans of Donald Trump really admire his unorthodox approach to politics and his direct communication style, particularly his use of social media to engage directly with the public. His supporters credit him with economic gains and appointing conservative judges, which were highly prioritized during his administration.
Who's leading in the Greatest Presidents of All Time league battle between Donald Trump and Ulysses S. Grant?
Ulysses S. Grant is just slightly ahead of Donald Trump in the fan votes. It's a neck-and-neck race, where Grant's historical military success and presidency during the Reconstruction era seem to slightly outweigh Trump's recent and controversial presidency in the eyes of fans. Both have vocal supporters though, making this battle a real toss-up.