From Impeachment To Non-Consecutive Terms: 4 Milestones In Trump’s Historic Election Victory

Washington: Donald Trump registered his sweeping victory against Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 presidential election on Wednesday. With a thumping victory, Trump mand to return to power as president of United States for second but n-consecutive term. As Republican minee won biggest US polls, victory also marked a series of groundbreaking milestones in US political history. 

Though, a victory of Vice President Kamala Harris would also have me a few or historic firsts, since, after her victory, she would have become first Black and South Asian woman to hold office of president.

Here’s a look at four major ways Trump’s election is historic:

Trump To Be Oldest-Elected President

At 78 years old, Donald Trump became oldest person ever elected to U.S. presidency. When he is sworn in on January 20, 2025, Trump will surpass Joe Biden , who was 78 when he was inaugurated in 2021. Trump's vice-presidential running mate, 40-year-old JD Vance, will become third-youngest vice president in U.S. history, furr underscoring generational divide in new ministration.

First President Having Second n-Consecutive Term

Trump’s victory marks only second time in U.S. history that a president has won two n-consecutive terms. He joined ranks of Grover Cleveland, who served as both 22nd president (1885–1889) and 24th president (1893–1897), after losing a re-election bid in 1888. Trump, previously 45th president, will w take office as 47th.

Trump To Be First Felony-Convicted President

Trump is poised to become first president in U.S. history with a felony conviction. In May 2024, a New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts related to a scheme to influence 2016 presidential election through a hush-money payment to ult film actress Stormy Daniels. Despite conviction, Trump won election, marking a significant moment in American political history.

First President To Be Twice-Impeached, Twice-Acquitted

Trump also becomes first US president to be impeached twice. first impeachment, in 2019, was related to his dealings with Ukraine, while second, in 2021, stemmed from his role in January 6th Capitol riot. In both cases, Trump was acquitted by Senate, and his electoral victory in 2024 serves as a historic comeback despite se unprecedented challenges.

In end, Trump’s victory marks a remarkable moment in U.S. history, defined by firsts and records that have never been seen before. While Harris’ potential victory would have been groundbreaking in its own right, Trump’s return to White House highlights ongoing shifts in American politics.