In Trump’s first term, he got some good things done, while he caused or went along with some bad things. Overall, the results were a net improvement over the prior and alternative administrations. He was entitled to a handicap given the lawfare that partially undermined him. But also he suffered some self-inflicted wounds. So I’d grade 45 as a B.
What will 47 be? Seems like he’s learned a lot, and we’ve seen that the lawfare has failed to create the intended interference in the election. So we have reason to hope 47 will grade out as an A. Who knows yet?
Even if 47 turns out to be a B or even a C, he would still be a huge improvement over 46 (a D if we grade generously) or the proposed alternative (an F for sure).Now, you may use a different rubric, such as we’re seeing was the case in Los Angeles city governance. So you’re grading may be different. I get that.
My wife says a blend of palm leaves and water is a great cure of constipation. She says with fronds like these, who needs enemas.