Donald Trump has made a historic return to the White House, defeating Kamala Harris in the US elections 2024. Trump will become only the second US president to serve non-consecutive terms, following in the footsteps of Grover Cleveland, who last achieved this rare feat 132 years ago.
Cleveland served as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, holding office from 1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897. At 78, Trump is set to make history as the oldest president to serve a full term, surpassing Joe Biden , who will step down in January at the age of 82.
According to the media reports, the former President has secured a thumping win in 24 states, including major wins in Texas, Ohio, and key battlegrounds like Georgia and North Carolina, along with several traditionally Republican states. His arch-rival, Vice President Kamala Harris , on the other hand, claimed 15 states, including high-electoral vote states such as California and New York, as well as the capital, Washington, DC.
According to the media reports, the Republican candidate has broken his 2020 records in several states. A Politico analysis revealed that Trump has improved his performance in 92% of these regions. His biggest gains were seen in Florida, while he also made strides in traditionally Democratic areas. Notably, Trump improved in the blue suburbs of northern Virginia, such as Loudoun and Prince William counties, which had shifted away from him between 2016 and 2020.
Donald Trump said on his win, “The task before us will not be easy, but I will bring every ounce of energy, spirit and fighting that I have in my soul to the job that you’ve entrusted to me”.
“I will govern by a simple model, promises made, promises kept. We’re going to keep our promises. Nothing will stop me from keeping my word. To you, the people, we will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful and free again. And I’m asking every citizen all across our land to join me in this noble and righteous endeavor. That’s what it is. It’s time to put the divisions of the past four years behind us. It’s time to unite, and we’re going to try.” Donald Trump congratulates his running mate JD Vance, as he delivers his victory address at Palm Beach County Convention Center.
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