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The Almost-Greatness of Donald Trump and Leo XIV

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United States
Started April 18, 2026

Reading—for obvious reasons—Henri Daniel-Rops’s The Church in the Dark Ages, I have been repeatedly struck by the truism that moments of institutional crisis demand genuinely great leaders. Movements, forces, trends. The post The Almost-Greatness of Donald Trump and Leo XIV appeared first on First Things

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Institutional crises require leaders who prioritize unity over personal ambition, which is a quality often lacking in figures like Trump.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Great leaders like Donald Trump have the potential to navigate institutional crises by challenging the status quo and inspiring grassroots movements.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
While both Trump and historical figures like Leo XIV faced crises, their effectiveness as leaders can be debated based on their impact on society.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The notion that Trump represents greatness overlooks his divisive tactics, which can worsen institutional crises rather than resolve them.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
The historical context of crises shows that moments of uncertainty can elevate leaders who embody both vision and moral integrity, a standard Trump often falls short of.
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