November 6th 2024.
In a historic turn of events, Donald Trump has secured a second term as President of the United States, making him only the second president in American history to do so. This victory has defied all odds, as he managed to win the election despite being a convicted criminal and facing a highly-educated prosecutor, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Throughout the course of the election, there were many who firmly believed that Trump would come out on top, while others remained doubtful. However, in the early hours of Wednesday, the news broke that Trump had won the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, leading a University of Oxford presidential historian to declare that he was "doing the impossible, twice."
As the final results came in, it became clear that Trump had indeed achieved the seemingly impossible. Laura Smith, an assistant teaching professor from Arizona State University, reflected on the uniqueness of Trump in the political landscape, stating that "I don't know anyone like Donald Trump."
Smith also drew parallels to past presidents, such as Ronald Reagan who famously asked the question "are you better off than you were four years ago?" during his final week of campaigning. Trump also posed this question in his rallies, which seemed to resonate with many voters, especially in North Carolina.
Despite the initial optimism from Democratic National Committee member Sean Meloy, who believed that Harris could still win his home state of Pennsylvania, as well as Michigan and Wisconsin, the final results proved otherwise. Meloy expressed his disappointment in the American people for overlooking the "very glaring problems and vulnerabilities" of Trump in favor of a "extremely well qualified woman."
Meloy, who has been involved in politics for two decades, also highlighted the numerous controversies surrounding Trump, including his status as a convicted felon and his previous attempts to interfere in an election. He criticized Trump for his constant lies and self-serving nature, stating that "he has told every person what they want to hear, and sadly, it seems like people voted for him thinking he is going to deliver whatever their wildest dreams are."
The victory of Trump also garnered attention from other countries, with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy previously calling him a "woman-hating, neo-Nazi-sympathizing sociopath" and a "profound threat to the international order." Following the confirmed results, Lammy emphasized the strong relationship between the UK and the US, which has spanned over 80 years.
Meanwhile, Vice President Harris faced a particularly challenging campaign, with only around 100 days to campaign after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Smith noted that Harris, who comes from a middle-class family and has a background as a prosecutor specializing in child abuse cases, had a difficult time balancing her experience while also trying to distance herself from the current administration.
Furthermore, Harris' role as a vice president also proved to be a challenge, as Smith explained that they are often overlooked and not given much attention by voters. Harris faced criticism for both having experience and being anchored to the current administration, as well as not being known enough by the public.
In the end, Trump's victory was a result of his unique approach to politics and his ability to tap into the concerns and desires of many Americans. Despite facing strong opposition and criticism, he managed to secure a second term and make history in the process.
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