Is Donald Trump the kind of world-historical figure imagined by Hegel? In an upside-down way, yes
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Is Donald Trump the kind of world-historical figure imagined by Hegel? In an upside-down way, yes
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March 28, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
President Donald Trump speaks at Trump National Doral Miami, March 9, 2026. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)
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