President Donald Trump often channels former President Ronald Reagan, down to his signature slogan, "make America great again." But Judge William Young, who was appointed by Reagan himself, cited Reagan's legacy as a total rebuke to Trump's ruling philosophy. "Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction," Young wrote in a ruling filed on Tuesday, quoting a speech by Reagan.
"I've come to believe that President Trump truly understands and appreciates the full import of President Reagan's inspiring message—yet I fear he has drawn from it a darker, more cynical message," Young warned. "I fear President Trump believes the American people are so divided that today they will not stand up, fight for, and defend our most precious constitutional values so long as they are lulled into thinking their own personal interests are not affected."
