I've taught US government for 40 years. Thanks to Trump, I'm doubting the Founders' plan. by info@share.sv | Aug 30, 2019 | Political I've taught US government for 40 years. Thanks to Trump, I'm doubting the Founders' plan. I now hesitate to defend the ‘genius’ of the framers. I no longer have confidence in the checks and balances they said would keep us on track.