Antithetical to a republic on so many levels.

One of Hegseth's many atrocities. www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/u...

A terrific book that furthers the ongoing reevaluation of U.S. Grant’s presidency. Devotees of "The Lost Cause" will find this painful reading, as the sadism of the Confederate soldiers who joined the Klan by the thousands was off the charts...

Spoke yesterday to an American Presidency class at Millikin University on 'The Lost Soul of the American Presidency.' With thanks to Prof. Dan Monroe and a great group of students.

Making America safe for the worst of us.

In the woods behind my house…. Never seen such vivid red color.

Every day brings a new assault on the conscience.

The Oval Office in all its craptacular beauty.

Only someone completely unschooled in the fundamentals of republican government would view this as a legitimate question.

Two leaders contemptuous of the principles animating this document soiling it by their very presence.

Terrific endorsement from @radiofreetom.bsky.social Coming next Spring. "Steve Knott has both a magisterial knowledge of the U.S. presidency and a deep loyalty to truly American ideals. Both of these virtues shine from every page of this book,

Some thoughts of mine on a founding father who warned repeatedly of the dangers presented by demagogues who appeal to the worst in human nature. Trump's rise to power and the authoritarian character of his presidency would come as no surprise to Hamilton. constitutioncenter.org/news-debate/...

I had the privilege of being interviewed by Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center. Our discussion focused on Alexander Hamilton -- this is a portion of the interview. youtube.com/shorts/RO6Ed...

Yes, you too can date a member of a cult that worships an utterly repugnant human being. Irresistible. www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...

Dereliction of duty on the part of the White House Historical Association. Taking photos and grabbing relics as the East Wing is destroyed — instead of speaking up when it mattered.

This comes as a surprise because he’s always shown such an appreciation for history.

This comes as a surprise.

A glimmer of conscience at a pro-Trump outlet. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...

Another great endorsement for ‘Conspirator in Chief.’ Coming in May, 2026.

The cover for my book to be released next Spring, along with a terrific blurb from Mark J. Rozell, Dean at George Mason. “Timely and balanced…it did not start with President Trump but has now reached a critical point with potentially lasting effects on the stability of our democratic institutions.”

Fall in New England. A temporary but needed respite from the horrors of Trumpism.

Arrogance on steroids….

Fat Man and Little Boy bombed.

Beyond dangerous.

Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes.

A message of healing at a memorial service.

Airbrushing American history lies at the core of Trumpism.

Definitely worth watching. Filled with disturbing parallels to the present. youtu.be/cpAVORjvoKM?...

The same folks who complained about ‘erasing history’ re the removal of Confederate statues are now actively erasing history.

Spoke today to a dedicated group of Arizona educators. These folks are on the front lines teaching history and civics to those who will inherit our republic. My topic was presidents who chose to unite, who appealed to our ‘better angels’ … and those demagogues who chose to divide.

Appeaser-in-Chief

Currently teaching a course on the American presidency from Andrew Johnson to Donald Trump. In my view, Trump has replaced the odious Johnson as our worst Chief Executive.

Another rancid consequence from the rise of Trumpism:

Author @stephenknott.bsky.social will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Arizona Council for History Education, on September 13, from 8:00AM - 1:30PM, at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center. Don't miss this opportunity to hear him discuss the book The Lost Soul of the American Presidency.

A great weekend on Cape Cod … scenes like this make me forget about Trump for awhile….