Is America, Like the Roman Empire, in Decline?
Indeed, such comparisons have frequently been made during President Donald Trump’s first and second terms. The idea of the Roman Empire continues to fascinate and intrigue, as captured by the 2023 viral meme claiming that most men think about Ancient Rome at least once a day (I won’t confirm or deny whether that applies to me). And history books about Rome can routinely be found on bestseller lists.
- ▪Indeed, such comparisons have frequently been made during President Donald Trump’s first and second terms.
- ▪The idea of the Roman Empire continues to fascinate and intrigue, as captured by the 2023 viral meme claiming that most men think about Ancient Rome at least once a day (I won’t confirm or deny whether that applies to me).
- ▪And history books about Rome can routinely be found on bestseller lists.
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ColumnUnited States Is America, Like the Roman Empire, in Decline?Paul PoastJul 24, 2026July 24, 2026Air Force Thunderbirds fly past a mockup of President Donald Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch at the National Mall, in Washington, U.S. (Photo by Jen Golbeck for SOPA Images, Sipa via AP) Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Email (Opens in new window) It has been common through the years for analysts, commentators and policymakers in the U.S. to draw on the history of Rome, specifically the decline of the Roman Empire, when making arguments about the future of America’s standing in the world.
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