A charismatic, and apparently successful, strongman is a tough act to follow. He had some political skills of his own, and he did his best. But as the economy slumped and opposition mounted, he had to become more authoritarian to remain in control. In this, he succeeded, but in nothing else; the country’s economy collapsed, and a large percentage of the population left for greener pastures, leaving him in charge of an ash heap.
That’s Maduro. Could it also be J.D. Vance? TBD.