Trump assumed new role as U.S. President.
Second Term Chills: What Trump's Win Means
After claiming victory in the late night of November 5, Donald Trump has secured a second term as the President of the United States. With a decisive win in Wisconsin, the President now has the votes of 276 electoral college members, surpassing the necessary 270 votes[1][2].
The tide turned in Trump's favor as soon as voting results started coming in on the early morning of German time. The Republican candidate won key swing states like Georgia and North Carolina early on. Soon after, projections showed him winning Pennsylvania, which gave him the votes of 267 of the necessary 270 electoral college members. Trump himself declared victory during a Florida appearance, celebrating his "political victory" as the country had supposedly "never experienced before."
Pennsylvania, being the most populous swing state, is considered a crucial indicator of a potential victory. In 2020, the Democratic candidate managed to secure a win here.
Senate Remains Red - House Hangs in the Balance
A Republican majority in the Senate is all but guaranteed. This could make it easier for Trump to implement his planned agendas, including further building on the conservative majority in the Supreme Court. As judges on the Supreme Court are appointed for life, this could significantly shape U.S. politics for decades to come[1].
The current distribution of seats in the House of Representatives remains unclear. Although the Republicans lead with 201 seats, a Democratic majority would be essential for creating a counterbalance in legislative affairs and budget decisions[1].
Trump's Tactics Triumph
Throughout his campaign, Trump placed heavy emphasis on immigration, energy, and the economy. He promised to lower energy costs, implement high tariffs on imports, and combat inflation. Moreover, he assured his voters that he would end illegal immigration and deport large numbers illegally. Oddly enough, he fared better among black and Latin American voters compared to the 2016 election[1].
On the other hand, Harris focused primarily on reproductive rights and women's issues. She also warned about Trump's supposed autocratic tendencies.
A Week of Updates on the 2024 United States Election
Donald Trump has won the presidency in the United States. On November 5, the United States elected their new president. Kamala Harris has lost the election to Donald Trump. Now, the question is: What's next? What does Trump's presidency mean for the U.S. and the rest of the world? Stay tuned as our website brings you the latest updates on the U.S. election for an entire week[1].
[1] Simon Laumayer for Rolling Stone
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- The second term of President Trump is expected to bring changes in war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, and politics, as he aims to further build on the conservative majority in the Supreme Court and implement his planned agendas on immigration, energy, and the economy.
- The upcoming weeks will be critical in understanding the general-news implications of Trump's win, as his presidency could significantly shape the U.S. and the rest of the world, particularly in areas related to reproductive rights, women's issues, and autocratic tendencies.
