Donald Trump secured a dramatic return to the White House on November 6, 2024, after a remarkable political comeback, four years after being voted out of office.
His victory, which earned him more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed, came after a campaign marked by divisive rhetoric that deepened the nation’s polarization.
Trump’s win was solidified by his success in swing state Wisconsin, pushing him to a total of 279 electoral votes compared to Kamala Harris’s 223. Trump also led Harris by about 5 million votes in the popular vote. In his victory speech, Trump declared that America had granted him an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” while speaking to supporters in Florida.
His political future had seemed uncertain after the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, which was incited by his baseless claims of election fraud. However, Trump successfully navigated internal Republican challenges and defeated Democratic nominee Harris, leveraging voter concerns about rising prices and crime, often blaming illegal immigration for both issues.
Meanwhile, Harris had a more subdued campaign, falling short of gaining enough support to counter Trump’s momentum. She failed to alleviate widespread concerns about the economy and immigration, and did not speak publicly after the results were projected. Trump’s victory further intensified the already polarized political climate in the U.S.
Trump’s win has significant implications for U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including his proposals to engage in a trade war with China, implement massive corporate tax cuts, and ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants. His stance on climate change and taxes is also expected to shift U.S. policies drastically. Despite numerous legal issues, including multiple criminal indictments and a civil conviction, Trump’s victory marks his second non-consecutive term, making him only the second U.S. president to achieve this feat after Grover Cleveland.
The election was also notable for the rapid and tumultuous nature of the campaign. After President Biden’s withdrawal from the race, Harris mounted a quick bid for the presidency but failed to secure enough support to overcome Trump’s lead. The campaign saw the involvement of influential figures like Elon Musk, who supported Trump, contributing significant financial backing and promoting pro-Trump messages.
Looking forward, Trump’s second term is expected to bring even more ideological divisions, particularly over issues like immigration, race, and gender. He has indicated that he intends to reshuffle the executive branch, potentially firing civil servants he perceives as disloyal and using federal law enforcement to target his political enemies.
Once the results are certified in January 2025, Trump will be sworn in alongside his vice president, U.S. Senator JD Vance, on January 20, 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in U.S. politics under a divisive and controversial leader.
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