Donald Trump Wins 2024 US Election, Returns to White House

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election.
Trump defeated Kamala Harris with 295 electoral votes.
This victory grants Trump a second term in the White House.
Trump promised to address immigration and border issues.
Trump’s victory marks the first return of a former president in over 100 years.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Donald Trump Re-Elected in the US Presidential Election

In the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious, securing a second term. According to the Associated Press, Trump won 295 electoral college votes, surpassing the required 270-mark. He defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who garnered 226 electoral votes.

While early polls predicted a close race between Harris and Trump, Trump gained a significant lead as the counting progressed. His victory included key battleground states like Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

Addressing the Nation and Celebrating the Win

Following his win, Trump thanked his supporters and described the victory as an “unprecedented political success.” He addressed a large crowd at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, accompanied by his wife Melania and youngest son Barron. He called it a “magnificent victory” for Americans and promised to resolve immigration and border issues.

Political Significance of Trump’s Victory

Trump not only became the first former president to return to the White House in over a century but also the first individual convicted of a felony to be elected president. At 78, he also set the record as the oldest elected president.

Kamala Harris’s Nomination and Strong Support

With Joe Biden stepping down due to health concerns, the Democrats nominated Kamala Harris. She gained significant celebrity endorsements, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Eminem. Had Harris won, she would have been the first woman and South Asian American president.