Former president defeats Kamala Harris as voters send Republican back to White House for second term

Summary

Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, marking a historic comeback as the first convicted criminal and the oldest person elected to the office.

His victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, who aimed to make history as the first female Black and South Asian American president, shocked observers and demonstrated enduring support for his populist, nativist platform.

Despite criminal convictions and ongoing controversies, Trump’s base remained loyal, propelling him past 270 electoral votes with a decisive win in Wisconsin.

His win raises concerns about future U.S. domestic and foreign policies, as he promises sweeping immigration crackdowns, “retribution” against political enemies, and domestic military deployments.

    • Verdant Banana@lemmy.worldEnglish
      924·
      18 days ago

      in the same boat plus worse than your kids not even allowed to vote either

      but it was on Harris to put out a better alternative

      she came out as Trump Lite with similar policies and that is what lost the election

      Harris could have taken what she was given and rolled right through to a landslide victory but instead she courted Republicans and advertised the same tired old politics

      • HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com
        4·
        17 days ago

        It was in no way trump lite. thats just a rediculous statement. all canidates will have policies on all aspects of governing even if its not your pet one. Hers were nothing like his.