Trump’s Misuse of History (with Heather Cox Richardson & Joanne Freeman)
May 15, 2025
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Summary
What happens when a U.S. president doesn’t know his history? Historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman join Preet to discuss the history of due process, the misuse of historical events for political messaging, and how Trump misunderstood the Declaration of Independence. And check out Preet’s live conversation with Heather and Joanne on Substack.
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