Trump wins 2024 presidential election, CNN projects
What You Need to Know
Trump Wins: Former President Donald Trump is projected by CNN to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris, securing a historic return to the White House. His win in battleground state Wisconsin pushed him over the threshold with 276 electoral votes, though counting continues in some key states.
Historic Comeback: Trump's victory marks his return to the presidency four years after his 2020 defeat. In that time, he faced two impeachments, a criminal conviction, and numerous other legal challenges. If confirmed, he would become the second president in history to win two nonconsecutive terms.
Trump Addresses Supporters: Speaking from Florida before the race was officially called, Trump promised a “golden age of America” and celebrated the Republicans' projected control of the Senate. Vice President Harris is expected to respond later today.
Trump’s Path to His Projected Second Presidency
President-elect Donald Trump is projected to become America’s 47th president, following what CNN describes as one of the most remarkable comebacks in political history, promising him extensive domestic influence and global impact.
After leaving office under intense scrutiny for his attempt to overturn the 2020 election, Trump has now achieved victory despite facing two impeachments, a criminal conviction, and other criminal charges. He surpassed his previous performance, winning back Georgia and Pennsylvania for the GOP and retaining North Carolina, all of which were critical targets for Harris’s campaign.
Campaigning with stark rhetoric, Trump warned of foreign criminal influence in American cities and positioned himself as the sole figure able to prevent a slide toward World War III amid ongoing global crises. His victory indicates a strong desire for change among voters still feeling the effects of the recent inflation spike.
Given the controversial nature of his campaign, Trump’s election may signal a turbulent period ahead. He has pledged to seek “retribution” against political adversaries and hinted at using military force against “internal enemies.” On the world stage, U.S. allies are bracing for the return of Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy, and there are concerns about his commitment to NATO’s mutual defense agreements. His re-election also likely means the end of federal prosecutions linked to his 2020 election challenges.
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