Historians compare American Revolution divides to today's political climate under Trump
As the United States commemorates 250 years of independence, historians draw parallels between the divisive American Revolution and the current political climate under Donald Trump. Richard Bell estimates that only a minority of colonists supported the rebellion, highlighting ongoing divisions that persisted even at the time of the Declaration of Independence.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 18:45 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 18:50 UTC
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