Donald Trump wins the 2024 election, overcoming political and legal challenges. What his presidency could mean for the nation’s future.
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| Trump beats Kamala Harris in 2024, marking his return to the White House. Explore how his presidency may reshape U.S. policy and world relations. Image Courtesy: Unsplash |
Washington, USA - November 6, 2024:
The 2024 U.S. presidential election has marked an extraordinary political comeback for Donald Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris to secure a return to the White House as the 47th president. This victory underscores a strong appeal among a broad base of American voters, as Trump overcame substantial legal and political obstacles to make history, becoming only the second president to serve non-consecutive terms after Grover Cleveland in 1893.
This election outcome is significant for its implications on the GOP's direction and on U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Trump’s campaign leaned heavily into an “America First” agenda, which was emblematic of a populist, isolationist approach that has reshaped the Republican Party. His platform included bold promises, such as a sweeping 10% tariff on all imports and a 60% tariff on goods from China. Trump has pledged to ease regulations on energy and pursue tax cuts, but his other proposed policies depart significantly from traditional conservative stances. For instance, he proposed retaining Medicare and Social Security benefits, implementing the largest domestic deportation operation in history, and revisiting birthright citizenship. These plans indicate an intent to create a more protectionist economic framework while addressing social issues through a hardline, security-focused lens.
On foreign policy, Trump has proposed controversial shifts, such as pressuring Ukraine to cede territory to Russia and reevaluating NATO’s role, signaling potential friction with U.S. allies and significant adjustments to global alliances. Critics fear that this approach could weaken international coalitions, particularly those related to European security.
The election has also underscored persistent divides in the U.S. electorate, especially as Trump appears to have improved his performance with Latino voters and in suburban areas compared to previous cycles. Harris’s campaign struggled to expand on Biden’s coalition, a key factor that may have contributed to her narrow losses in these demographic groups.
The election also represents a shift in political norms, as Trump has explicitly vowed to use federal power to target political opponents, a move which many observers worry may undermine democratic checks and balances. His rhetoric included threats to prosecute and punish those he deems adversaries, and his campaign suggested militarized enforcement measures to curb dissent and enforce policy.
Harris’s campaign, though vigorous, was hindered by a backdrop of economic and political challenges, with low public confidence in the government’s direction, and persistent discontent with Biden’s administration. Harris’s rise to the nomination, after Biden’s withdrawal amid a collapse in approval, was rapid yet ultimately insufficient to counter Trump’s support base.
In the coming months, Trump’s approach to governance, coupled with his proposed policies, will face scrutiny both domestically and internationally. His platform of populist policies, intense partisan rhetoric, and promises of a “golden age of America” suggest a transformative agenda, yet one that could deepen the polarization in U.S. politics and further challenge institutional norms.