US president kicked out of his party … and turned into a hated figure

Along with Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan and Andrew Johnson, John Tyler, who ruled the country between 1841 and 1845, ranks the tenth president among the most unpopular presidents. Among Americans, political problems accompanied this man throughout his life and made him hated by the most important American parties.

Following a disagreement with President Andrew Jackson, John Tyler quit the Democratic Party to join the Whig Party and run for vice-president in the 1840 presidencies which William Henry Harrison, the right-wing candidate, won by a large margin against the Democratic candidate. And outgoing president Martin Van Buren.

Portrait of Senator Henry Clay

Coinciding with the victory of the right-wing candidate, William Henry Harrison, in the election of 1840, Tyler deemed the vice-president’s post of little value and preferred to return to his ranch in Virginia to remain in his office in Washington.

Problems with the right-wing party

About a month after the inauguration, everyone was shocked to learn the news of President Harrison’s passing at the age of 68. As a result, the Presidency of the United States of America was vested in the Vice President in accordance with the US Constitution. John Tyler received the news of his nomination as President of the country while in Virginia and rushed to Washington, DC to take office.

Photo of Representative John Potts

From the start, Tyler angered a number of US lawmakers, accusing the latter of violating the US Constitution, which stipulated that the vice president would assume the authority and functions of the president in the event of death and vacancy. Except Tyler overlooked this and headed for taking office as president with all of his powers, creating a state of chaos in Congress, including with 8 members of the Senate refusing to recognize him as president.

As he took office, Tyler met his Secretary of State, Daniel Webster, who informed him of an earlier decision by the late President to consult with ministers before making decisions and acting on the advice. of the majority. Hearing this, Tyler was furious, stating his categorical refusal to seek instructions from members of his cabinet.

Portrait of the late President William Henry Harrison

In contrast, President John Tyler angered members of his party, led by Senator Henry Clay, over the National Bank’s ruling and customs procedures. On two occasions, Tyler used the veto power and overturned a restructuring decision by the National Bank. This led to Senator Henry Clay’s supporters attacking the White House and throwing stones at it, while calling Tyler a traitor.

Expelled from the right-wing party

Over the next several months, members of the Right went to besiege President Tyler. Initially, Senator Henry Clay, influential in the right-wing party, organized the collective resignation of the members of the government of the tenth president in the country’s history, who were left alone with his Secretary of State Webster. As a result, John Tyler was kicked out of the right-wing party, coinciding with the start of a number of members of Congress, led by right-wing representative John Botts, to withdraw confidence in him for his impeachment.

Portrait of Andrew Johnson

After being kicked out of the right-wing party, Tyler tried to return to the Democratic Party, but failed to do so to become president without a party. John Tyler later failed to form a political party and this forced him to withdraw from the presidential race of 1844.

Support slavery and the Confederates

Despite some of the accomplishments of his presidential term, such as the US-Canada Border Demarcation Treaty, US-China negotiations and Texas joining the Union, Tyler has faced stiff criticism from locals. of the North for its support for slavery.

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Portrait of Franklin Pierce

Portrait of Franklin Pierce

Photo by James Buchanan