Plus, inside Day Four of the Trump trial, the Supreme Court takes on homelessness, and Trump’s vow to crush the civil service—all in the April 23, 2024 newsletter.
Trump vs. Biden
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The Monthly’s Presidential Accomplishment Index on CNN
Also in the April 11, 2024 Washington Monthly newsletter, ‘As GOP Splinters on Section 702, Dems Should Unite’ and ‘The White Rural Rage Controversy.’
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Introduction: Who Got More Done?
The Washington Monthly spent months digging into Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s records of achievement. Here’s what we found.
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The Monthly’s Presidential Accomplishment Index
A comprehensive list of what Donald Trump and Joe Biden achieved in office.
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Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Legislation?
Biden, a veteran lawmaker, patiently worked with his congressional opponents and signed many major bills. Trump, an inexperienced hothead, did not.
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Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Foreign Policy?
Trump served the interests of dictators. Biden boxed them in by strengthening the international liberal order.
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Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on the Courts?
With serendipity and outside help, Trump achieved a generational shift on the Supreme Court and lower courts. With fewer advantages, Biden is catching up.
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Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Trade?
Trump’s break with the Washington consensus led to a costly trade war. Biden’s created a new global trade paradigm that is boosting American jobs.
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Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done on Regulation?
Trump launched a massive deregulation campaign that largely failed. Biden has effectively used rulemaking to advance his priorities.
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Trump vs. Biden: Who Got More Done for Families and Workers?
The U.S. government has long left working families to fend for themselves. Both Biden and Trump campaigned on changing that, and both delivered a bit.
