Published 19:41 IST, November 6th 2024

Bigger And Stronger: Trump Returns Like Never Before As America Moves To The Right

Trump will become only the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms, following in the footsteps of Grover Cleveland.

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Edited by: Surabhi Shaurya
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Washington DC: In a stunning political comeback, Donald Trump has me a historic return to White House, defeating Kamala Harris in US elections 2024. Trump will become only second US president to serve n-consecutive terms, following in footsteps of Grover Cleveland, who last achieved this rare feat 132 years ago. For unversed, Cleveland served as 22nd and 24th President of United States, holding office from 1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897. At 78, Trump is set to make history as oldest president to serve a full term, surpassing Joe Biden , who will step down in January at of 82.    

US Media projections showed that former President has secured a thumping win in 24 states, including major wins in Texas, Ohio, and key battlegrounds like Georgia and rth Carolina, along with several tritionally Republican states. His arch-rival, Vice President Kamala Harris , on or hand, claimed 15 states, including high-electoral vote states such as California and New York, as well as capital, Washington, DC.

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Reports showed Republican candidate has broken his 2020 records in several states. A Politico analysis revealed that Trump has improved his performance in 92% of se regions. His biggest gains were seen in Florida, while he also me strides in tritionally Democratic areas.

tably, Trump improved in blue suburbs of rrn Virginia, such as Loudoun and Prince William counties, which h shifted away from him between 2016 and 2020.

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What Worked For Trump?

Widespre Anti-Incumbency Sentiment: A big factor driving Trump’s path to victory is strong anti-incumbency mood sweeping across United States. According to an ABC/Ipsos poll, 74% of voters believe country was heing in wrong direction—a clear sign that party in power was typically at risk of losing White House. Historically, such sentiments have been a reliable indicator of political shifts since 1980.

Rural Voter Support: Trump's strength in rural areas has always been a key part of his base. What is particularly table this time is his ability to t only maintain but expand his support in se regions. In rural counties like those in Pennsylvania, Trump boosted voter turut and increased his margin of support in tritionally Republican areas. For instance, Lackawanna County, Biden’s hometown of Scranton, saw a 5.6-point shift toward Trump from 2020, despite Harris maintaining a narrow le in county, according to Vox.

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Immigration Issues: Trump’s firm stance on immigration, particularly his focus on illegal immigration as a threat to public safety, also played a vital role in his campaign. He criticized President Biden’s handling of sourn border crisis and directed blame at Kamala Harris , calling her "border czar" and accusing her of mismanment.

Musk's Support: Last but t least, Tesla boss Elon Musk emerged as an influential ally in Donald Trump 's recent campaign efforts, making a big impact through both financial support and social media influence. Musk contributed over $119 million to Trump’s America PAC, reinforcing campaign's financial muscle as it geared up for election battles. Beyond monetary support, Musk has frequently used his influential online platform to amplify pro-Trump content, reaching his vast follower base and helping shape narratives that resonate with Trump's supporters.   

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'Golden Of America'

Earlier in day, Trump dressed his supporters at West Palm Beach in Florida, declaring victory and promising a "golden of America". "This will be golden of America. America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," Trump declared with his family by his side amid cheers of his jubilant supporters.

"This is a magnificent victory for American people. This was a movement like body's ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, greatest political movement of all time. re's never been anything like this in this country, and maybe beyond. And w it's going to reach a new level of importance because we're going to help our country heal. We'll help our country...we have a country that needs help, and it needs help very bly," he said.

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"We are going to fix our borders. We are going to fix everything about our country. And we me history for a reason tonight, and reason is going to be just that we overcame obstacles that body thought possible, and it is w clear that we've achieved most incredible political thing." Trump also promised to usher in a "golden" period in US.

"I want to thank American people for extraordinary hour of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president," he said. "I will fight for you, for your family and your future." "Every single day, I will be fighting for you and with every breath in my body, I will t rest until we have delivered strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be golden of America," he ded.

Counting Still Underway

Meanwhile, Counting of votes is still underway in some or battleground states of Arizona, Michigan and Neva. 78-year-old Republican leer cleared 270 electoral votes needed to clinch presidency by securing a victory in key battleground state of Wisconsin.  According to races called by Associated Press up to 4 pm (IST), 277 electoral votes h gone to Republican candidate Trump and 224 to Democratic Party's Harris.

 

16:37 IST, November 6th 2024