In a fiery op-ed for American Thinker, conservative writer Allen Hurt likened former President Donald Trump to towering historical figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Winston Churchill, framing Trump’s political resilience as a defining trait of transformative leadership.
Hurt’s argument hinges on a comparison between Trump’s combative political career and the struggles of Washington, who faced relentless opposition during the Revolutionary War and his presidency. “The weak and the timid turn on Trump as they turned on Washington,” Hurt wrote, suggesting that Trump’s unyielding approach—despite legal battles, impeachment, and electoral challenges—mirrors the steadfastness of America’s first president.
The ‘Great Leader’ Blueprint
Hurt’s piece leans heavily on the idea that “great leaders” share an “indomitable” quality—unyielding conviction in the face of relentless opposition. He cites Lincoln’s Civil War leadership and Churchill’s defiance during World War II as historical parallels, arguing that Trump’s refusal to back down, even when politically isolated, places him in the same category.
“They aren’t swayed by the trepidations, admonitions, or subversions of lesser men,” Hurt wrote. “They remain resolute and laser-focused on their strategy for making the world a better place.”
Midterm Fallout and Future Redemption?
The column also addresses Trump’s post-2026 election standing, noting that while other presidents (like Clinton and Obama) faced midterm rejections before rebounding, Trump’s path would follow a similar arc. Hurt predicts a turnaround on issues like Iran policy and gas prices, suggesting that Trump, like his predecessors, could exit with high approval ratings—but only after enduring a period of intense criticism.
“He will be savaged,” Hurt acknowledged, “but in the end, he will prevail.”
A Call to Defiance
The piece doubles as a rallying cry for Trump’s base, framing attacks on the former president as attacks on a broader tradition of strong leadership. Hurt casts Democratic opposition as an inevitable but ultimately futile force, comparing it to the resistance Washington faced from his own detractors.
Whether readers agree with the historical comparisons or not, Hurt’s argument underscores a key theme in pro-Trump rhetoric: the idea that relentless defiance, not consensus-building, defines greatness in politics.
Source: www.americanthinker.com — https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/11/trump-the-indomitable/