Donald Trump's favorite past president is Andrew Jackson, undoubtedly because they share some similarities. Jackson was a populist who lost an election to a well-entrenched politician, John Quincy Adams. Four years later, the General roared back, using a bombastic style to portray Adams as an effete snob. Or something. Jackson had different attack lines every day.
Andrew also took insults personally, as Trump does. In fact, Jackson was a duelist, actually shooting people who insulted him or his wife, Rachel.