In an era of seismic political and economic change, he rose to the world’s most visible seat of power. He roused the passions of those who felt ignored by political elites. He claimed to be the unwavering defender of religious faith, called for war on liberalism and secularism, boasted of his infallibility and battered the other branches of government. A political novice at first, he transformed his office, sparking the reverence of supporters and revulsion of critics.
