was botoed for him to be ranked 43rd worst (of 45), just ahead of Andrew Johnson (45) and James Buchanan (44).

From the clickable link below:

45. Andrew Johnson (1865-1869)

Historians gave Johnson the lowest ratings overall.

Johnson, who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, clashed with fellow Republicans over Reconstruction in the wake of the Civil War. He often tried to sidestep Congress and became the first president ever to face impeachment, but was acquitted by one vote.

44. James Buchanan (1857-1861)

Historians have criticized Buchanan over his poor crisis leadership.

He couldn't seem to grasp the enormity of America's divisions over slavery, ignoring the strife and letting the issue fester in the years leading up to the Civil War.

43. Donald Trump (2017-2021)

Donald Trump has the dubious honor of being the only U.S. president to face impeachment twice.

His highest rankings were in luck, public persuasion and willingness to take risks — but he ranks low due to his weakening of the presidential office itself.

Even William Henry Harrison is ranked 40th, and he was only in office 32 days, much of which was spent dying from pneumonia (despite mustard plasters and blood letting), causing a brief constitutional crisis since presidential succession was not then fully defined in the United States Constitution.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Henry_Harrison#Death_and_funeral

Harrison's presidency was marked by organizational chaos. At the time, it was common for job seekers to simply show up at the White House and ask for a meeting with the chief executive — and they did.

In one letter, Harrison complained, "I am so much harassed by the multitude that calls upon me that I can give no proper attention to any business of my own."

Overall, historians have little to judge Harrison on, given that he died on his 32nd day in office.


And in the "Official Results of the 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey"

http://www.brandonrottinghaus.com/uploads/1/0/8/7/108798321/presidential_greatness_white_paper_2024.pdf

Trump ranks as the worst ever.

Meanwhile, Carter, who Republicans seem so fond of denigrating, ranks in the middle of the pack

24. Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)

Some historians have expressed admiration for Carter's pursuit of equal justice, but he struggled with crises during his presidency.

He is credited with creating a national energy policy to deal with oil shortages, and for bringing Israel and Egypt together for the Camp David accords. But his administration struggled with economic stagnation and experienced setbacks such as the Iran hostage crisis. He lost his bid for a second term.