Donald Trump vs Ronald Reagan on the 12 Axes
Donald Trump is the current US President, and Ronald Reagan was the Republican president who cut income tax rates and built up the military. Both lean Private, Free, Order and Strength, but they split on trade, Protected for Trump and Global for Reagan.
- Trade
Donald Trump leans Protected (+85), Ronald Reagan leans Global (-35): 120 points apart.
- Culture
Donald Trump leans National identity (+80), Ronald Reagan leans centre (-5): 85 points apart.
- Authority
Donald Trump leans Strong leader (+60), Ronald Reagan leans Democratic (-20): 80 points apart.
- Structure
Donald Trump leans Central (+30), Ronald Reagan leans Local (-40): 70 points apart.
- Foreign policy
Both lean Strength: +60 and +60.
- Ownership
Both lean Private: +55 and +50.
- Welfare
Both lean Self-reliant: +40 and +50.
- Morality
Both lean Traditional: +40 and +55.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Donald Trump | Ronald Reagan | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | +55 | +50 | 5 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | +25 | +60 | 35 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | +40 | +50 | 10 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | +60 | -20 | 80 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | +70 | +50 | 20 |
| StructureLocal to Central | +30 | -40 | 70 |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | +40 | +55 | 15 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | +45 | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | -50 | -35 | 15 |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | +80 | -5 | 85 |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | +85 | -35 | 120 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | +60 | +60 | 0 |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan?
On the 11 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 72% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Trade, Culture, Authority, Structure.
Who is more economically left-wing, Donald Trump or Ronald Reagan?
Donald Trump sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 13 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Donald Trump or Ronald Reagan?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Ronald Reagan leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 57 points on average.
