Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, marking a historic and unprecedented return to power.
With a win in Wisconsin, Trump crossed the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presidency, positioning himself as the first former president to return to office since Grover Cleveland in 1892. At 78, he also sets a record as the oldest elected president, alongside his millennial Vice President, JD Vance, who becomes the youngest member in a senior position within the federal government.
Trump’s win against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket, underscores a polarized electorate. Harris faced challenges in energizing disillusioned voters amid pressing national concerns. Her rise to the top of the ticket came after President Joe Biden stepped aside, intensifying the challenges of her campaign. Trump’s confrontational style resonated with a large base, leveraging frustrations over high prices, immigration, and foreign conflicts to rally his supporters.
The campaign season was marred by violence, including two assassination attempts on Trump. During one rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman’s bullet grazed Trump, who defiantly urged his supporters to “Fight! Fight! Fight!” Trump’s confrontational approach, along with his attacks on his opponents, won over many in a divided nation, particularly those disillusioned with the current administration.
Trump has pledged a sweeping overhaul of the federal government, aiming to pursue an aggressive agenda focused on retribution against perceived political enemies and a radical shift in foreign policy. His plans include unprecedented deportation efforts, expanded tariffs, and a new approach to alliances, particularly NATO. Trump’s return also comes amid multiple legal challenges and convictions, including felony charges related to election interference and handling of classified documents, though his administration could alter the legal landscape to his advantage.
As he prepares to assume office in January, Trump’s presidency is poised to bring both sweeping policy shifts and further polarization, as his influence remains strong and his agenda emboldened by loyalists. The election caps a turbulent journey from his controversial exit in 2021 to a victorious return, positioning him at the helm of a deeply divided America.
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