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James Buchanan is the worst president in U.S. history, according to the U.S. News Worst Presidents rankings. See below for the full list of the 10 worst presidents: 1.
The 1948 Schlesinger poll ranked Warren G. Harding, Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan and Zachary Taylor as the five worst presidents in American history.
While every president sees their fair share of criticism, few are charged with a crime or are impeached by Congress – and even fewer are convicted of a crime.
Public polls suggest Trump is among the least popular presidents of the modern era. But how will history remember him?
An increasingly nasty power struggle—in which Congress wrongly attempted to strip him of certain constitutionally delegated powers—resulted in the first presidential impeachment and a near ...
Worst Presidents: Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) He was known as a poor communicator who fueled trade wars and exacerbated the Depression. Herbert Hoover, the 31st president, was elected on the eve of ...
Updated on Nov. 6, 2019: Zachary Taylor ranked among America's worst leaders in a previous iteration of the U.S. News 10 Worst Presidents methodology. Read more about our updated list.
Worst Presidents: George W. Bush (2001-2009) The second Bush to lead the free world in a decade, 'Dubya' had the misfortune of guiding America through the 9/11 attacks. By Andrew Soergel.
Worst Presidents: Warren Harding (1921-1923) He was an ineffectual leader who played poker while his friends plundered the U.S. treasury. By Jay Tolson.
Worst Presidents: Millard Fillmore (1850-1853) He backed the Compromise of 1850 that delayed the Southern secession by allowing slavery to spread. The 13th president came to office on the ...