10 Mistakes Made by President Ronald Reagan

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Increased middle class tax, cut for the rich

He is loved by conservatives for a reason. In 1981, the highest tax rate was 70% when he left office, it was down to 28%. While in office, he was forced to raise taxes on the middle class a total of 11 times.

Although he is known as one of the most beloved US Presidents, this doesn’t mean he isn’t one of the Presidents who made the most mistakes while in office as well. In fact, he is known for many of the blunders made in office, which are still taking a toll on the US public today. Some mistakes are greater than others, like with other Presidents, but these are some of the biggest mistakes made, which are well documented, and have been known to the US public for years.

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