- Nov 06, 2024
- Myind Staff
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2024 US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump Makes a Historic Comeback
In a highly polarised and fiercely contested election, former President Donald Trump has secured a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, crossing the 270-vote threshold in the Electoral College to reclaim the White House. Trump clinched major electoral victories in key states, including Texas, Florida and battlegrounds such as North Carolina, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Harris held onto strongholds like New York, California, and Virginia. With projections from crucial swing states like Alaska and Wisconsin pushing his total to 279 electoral votes, Trump surpassed the required 270, leaving Harris trailing with 223 votes. Trump’s victory was confirmed in his speech delivered to a jubilant crowd in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he expressed his deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve as president once again. “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president… I will be fighting for you with every breath in my body. I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe, and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve,” he said, promising a renewed focus on security, prosperity, and strength for the nation. Trump's victory represents a significant comeback for the Republican Party and makes him the first former president in recent history to reclaim the presidency after a previous term, ushering in a new chapter in American politics. His path to the White House is solidified by wins in key swing states like North Carolina, alongside strong leads in several others. However, Vice President Kamala Harris still holds a potential route to victory if she manages to secure exactly 270 electoral votes. Key wins in states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania could allow her to narrowly surpass Trump, setting the stage for a tense finish. In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump has secured victories in several crucial swing states with varying margins. In Georgia, Trump leads with 52% of the vote compared to Kamala Harris's 47%, giving him a 5% margin with 77% of the votes counted. North Carolina saw a narrow win for Trump, with 51% to Harris's 49%, resulting in a 2% margin. Trump has also gained ground in Pennsylvania, where he now holds a 5% lead at 51%, while Harris has 46%. Wisconsin remains tight, with Trump trailing Harris by just 2%—48% to 50%. In Michigan, Harris leads with a more substantial 8% margin, holding 53% of the vote to Trump’s 45%. Arizona shows Trump slightly ahead at 51%, while Harris has 49%, indicating a 2% margin, while Nevada, with results still being counted, currently places Trump at 53.5% compared to Harris's 46.1%, reflecting a potential 7.4% margin. Beyond the presidential race, this election saw voters making critical decisions on a variety of pressing issues, including abortion rights, congressional races, marijuana legalisation and key voting referendums, all of which will shape the future political landscape of the nation.- Nov 06, 2024
- Souptik Mukherjee