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Latest news on Donald Trump's historic election victory, returning him to the White House after defeat of Kamala Harris. First president since Grover Cleveland to win non-consecutive terms.
Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, defeating Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in a remarkable political comeback that makes him both the first former president to win after being convicted of a crime and the first to secure non-consecutive terms since 1892. At 78, Trump is also the oldest person ever elected president.
Trump's victory comes despite significant legal challenges, including 34 felony convictions in New York for falsifying business records and three other criminal indictments totaling 52 additional felony counts. His campaign was marked by increasingly authoritarian rhetoric and harsh anti-immigrant messaging. He survived an assassination attempt in July 2024 when a bullet grazed his ear at a Pennsylvania rally, killing one supporter.
The campaign focused heavily on immigration, abortion rights, and economic issues. Trump promised mass deportations, trade protectionism, and the use of military force against his political opponents. He participated in one debate with Harris in September, which polls indicated she won decisively. His rallies grew increasingly confrontational, with scholars and historians describing his rhetoric as populist and fascist, drawing comparisons to authoritarian leaders.
Trump's return to power represents a dramatic turnaround after his 2020 defeat and subsequent attempts to overturn those election results, which led to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and his second impeachment. His 2024 campaign continued to claim election fraud even before votes were cast, though he ultimately won both the Electoral College and, for the first time in 20 years for a Republican, the popular vote.
Our NewsNow feed provides comprehensive coverage of Trump's historic victory and the transition period leading to his January 20, 2025, inauguration. Stay informed about cabinet appointments, policy announcements, legal developments, and international reactions as America prepares for Trump's return to the presidency alongside his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance.