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Donald Trump Wins Historic Return To White House As 47th U.S. President, Defeats Kamala Harris
With a pivotal victory in Wisconsin, Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Donald Trump has made an extraordinary return to power, winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election and securing his place as the 47th president of the United States.
With a pivotal victory in Wisconsin, Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency.
This marks an unprecedented political comeback for the former president, who, four years ago, ignited a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and faced felony convictions.
Despite these challenges and surviving two assassination attempts, Trump’s combative, often divisive rhetoric proved compelling to a sizable portion of the electorate.
AP reports that Trump victory over Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket, solidifies his grip on the Republican base and highlights deep national divisions.
Trump’s win is seen as a validation of his confrontational political style, underscored by inflammatory attacks on his Democratic opponent and promises to reshape the federal government. As he prepares to take office on January 20, Trump will face a polarized nation and a range of complex global challenges.
His vice president, 40-year-old JD Vance, will become the highest-ranking member of the millennial generation in U.S. government.
Trump’s return to the White House, after being the first former president to win re-election since Grover Cleveland in 1892, will reshape American politics.
His first term in office was marked by significant controversy, and this second chapter promises to usher in sweeping changes.