Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, making a dramatic return to the White House after losing four years ago. His victory comes despite a turbulent period that included refusing to accept his prior defeat, inciting a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, being convicted of felony charges, and surviving two assassination attempts.
Trump clinched the presidency after a key win in Wisconsin, securing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory.
This election validates Trump’s combative approach to politics. Throughout the campaign, he launched deeply personal, often misogynistic and racist, attacks against his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris, while painting a dire picture of the nation under threat from violent migrants.
His blunt rhetoric, coupled with an image of hypermasculinity, struck a chord with disillusioned voters, particularly men, in a country deeply divided along political lines. As president, Trump has vowed to reshape the federal government and seek retribution against his political adversaries.
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