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Absolutely, Tom, although I appreciate your hypothetical topic better. Trump has indeed carved out several unique trajectories in presidential history. Here’s what my research revealed:

At least eight U.S. presidents have grappled with financial difficulties, with some even filing for bankruptcy during their lifetimes. Despite his financial woes, Harry Truman (a man of extraordinary integrity ) opted to fulfill his financial obligations rather than declare bankruptcy.

In the over 200-year history of the United States, Donald J. Trump is the only president to have been indicted for alleged criminal behavior, a distinctive event in his presidency.

As a former president, Donald Trump is the only known U.S. president to have been legally found to have defamed someone. He was held responsible for the sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll.

The question of how many presidents have included ex-felons in their campaign teams is not fully documented. However, it’s worth noting that this issue hasn’t been a significant focus in presidential elections. This is another area where Donald Trump’s presidency is notable. There’s a compelling argument that if a person has served their time and repaid their debt to society, their civil rights should be fully reinstated. However, Paul Manafort, who is currently employed by Donald Trump in his campaign, was pardoned by Trump, thus not fully serving his sentence.

Regarding the concept of the ‘uneducated’, I’m reluctant to label people as such, as education doesn’t always take place within the confines of a classroom. There are individuals who have learned through personal experience and tough lessons. This may not be the most comfortable way to learn, but I’m confident these individuals will recognize the realities of having a president with Trump’s baggage. His financial issues are likely to make him vulnerable. I genuinely believe that as more information is disclosed in the judicial proceedings, there will be a definitive abandonment of the MAGA’s leader.

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