Posted 3/20/2024, 12:22:46 PM
Trump and Nixon Both Positioned Against Elites, But Nixon Had Higher, Broader Support
- Nixon enjoyed broader support than Trump, with higher approval ratings across party lines
- Nixon publicly stated the importance of presidential accountability, unlike Trump's claims of immunity
- Both Nixon and Trump positioned themselves against allegedly crooked elites
- Nixon made his case directly to the public when facing scandals, as Trump does now
- While Trump leads 2024 polls, he rarely crosses 50% support, unlike Nixon's "silent majority"