# Which American 1920s or 30s figure does Donald Trump most resemble?

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Bryan (though past his prime in the 20s): Rural racist base and crackpot economic theories that countered elite (and sound) economic understanding. He was an outsider who led the takeover of an ostensibly limited government party.

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**Post date:** [November 13, 2016, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-american-1920s-or-30s-figure-does-donald-trump-most-resemble/771460/22 "2016-11-13T13:03:31Z")

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> [@Staale\_Nordlie](#):
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> Franklin D. Roosevelt.

I initially thought FDR but FDR was much better spoken, though he could be devious. I still think Trump is more like Pierpont Morgan. Gruff, but sharp as a tack and a go-it-alone type. Trump is also opposed to big government.

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