Opinion: Is Trump taking America the way of Roman Emperor Commodus? By Joe Regenbogen Jun 25, 2026 Jun 25, 2026 0 Joaquin Phoenix starred as Roman Emperor Commodus in the film "Gladiator" (2000). Paramount Pictures screengrab Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Joe Regenbogen Does history really repeat itself?kAm}@E 6I24E=J聽鈥 3FE :E @7E6? C6G62=D A2EE6C?D H6 42? =62C? 7C@>]k^AmkAm~?6 @7 E96 >@DE 7C6BF6?E=J 6IA=@C65 6I2>A=6D :D E96 4@>A2C:D@? 36EH66? 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H96? H6 8@ E@ E96 A@==D ?6IE 72==]k^Am Joe Regenbogen taught high school history for 40 years, including 34 years in the Parkway School District in 最新杏吧原创 County. 0 Comments Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Schmidt: Medicaid bureaucracy is breaking Missouri's rural hospitals No one will vote to eliminate the Missouri hospitals in Sedalia, or Memphis, or Lexington. No bill will name them for closure. They will be cl… Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg Every time I get asked by a TV anchor what I think about the drama of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, my favorite "historical" headline … Jackson: Lincoln encouraged our 'better angels.' Where are they now? 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