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Is the American Experiment Coming to an End or Being Renewed?

Almost 250 years after its inception, the American experiment faces profound questions: Is it unraveling, or is it on the cusp of renewal? To explore this, three of the most esteemed historians in the English-speaking world — Victor Davis Hansen, Sir Neil Ferguson, and Stephen Kotkin — joined a comprehensive discussion on the Hoover Institution’s Uncommon Knowledge.

The Significance of Recent Presidencies

The debate about Donald Trump’s impact was central. Quotations highlighted contrasting views: some suggest he may be the least effective president, with failure overshadowing his legacy; others argue he is among the most consequential, reshaping American politics at its core.