In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, marking a historic political comeback.
At 78, Trump becomes the oldest person to assume the office and the first with a criminal conviction. This victory, clinched in the early hours with Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes pushing his total past the 270 needed, signifies a resounding win over Vice-President Kamala Harris, who had campaigned as the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to seek the presidency.
Throughout her campaign, Harris highlighted issues of reproductive rights and personal freedoms, energizing supporters around a proposed national law to codify access to safe abortion. Her defeat echoes the disappointment felt by Democrats during Hillary Clinton’s unexpected loss in 2016.
Despite significant legal challenges, including a conviction related to hush-money payments, Trump’s loyal “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) base continued to rally behind him. His support within the Republican Party remained strong, with a small but notable increase in backing from African American and Latino voters.
His victory raises questions globally about America’s political direction, given Trump’s unconventional leadership style and controversial ties with leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un.
With this win, Trump has defied expectations once again, underscoring his enduring influence on American politics and the country’s evolving political landscape.
CREDIT: Allneeds, The Guardian
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