SOTU (thread 9), Episode 3: If Lincoln Watched Trump's State of the Union

Imagine sitting Lincoln down to watch a modern State of the Union: he’d admire the craft but be deeply unsettled by the showmanship. He cared about saving the country and facing hard truths, not applause lines or proving a point to your base.

So here’s the short take: Lincoln would want leaders to explain reality, shoulder responsibility, and speak to the whole nation — not just perform for a crowd. It’s a reminder to value seriousness over spectacle.