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Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election, securing over 270 electoral votes and defeating Kamala Harris. US media outlets have covered his victory with varied tones, with some focusing on the historic comeback, while others highlight the impact of his win on US politics and the future of the Republican Party.
Donald Trump has created history by winning the presidential election for the second time
New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 7, 2024 07:04 IST
Republican Donald Trump has secured over 270 electoral votes, defeating Kamala Harris in the 2024 US presidential election. On Wednesday, Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States, marking a comeback for the former president who previously disputed his 2020 election loss, faced felony convictions, survived two assassination attempts, and was associated with the Capitol riot of January 6, 2021.
Trump received 295 electoral votes and more than 72 million popular votes, surpassing Kamala Harris's 226 electoral votes and nearly 67 million popular votes. This historic win makes Trump the first president in 132 years to be elected to a non-consecutive second term, following Grover Cleveland’s 1892 victory.
US media coverage of Trump’s victory has varied widely, with tones and narratives reflecting the broader implications of his return to power for a second term.
The New York Times led with the headline, "TRUMP'S AMERICA: VICTORY CHANGES NATION'S SENSE OF ITSELF," emphasising the profound impact of Trump’s win on the national identity.
Other major outlets also covered Trump’s historic comeback.
The Washington Post ran a story titled, "Trump’s Win Fuelled by a Changed GOP," describing how shifts within the Republican Party, largely shaped by Trump himself, led him to secure the nomination as early as March 2024.
The Wall Street Journal headlined with, "DONALD TRUMP IS ELECTED 47TH U.S. PRESIDENT," reporting on the details of his victory.
In her concession speech, Kamala Harris urged her supporters to "accept the results of the election".
Meanwhile, HuffPost captured the shock among Democrats with their headline, "What. Just. Happened? Democrats in Shock." This reflected the widespread disbelief within the Democratic Party regarding Trump’s win and what it might mean for the future of US politics.
Trump's win has led to mixed reactions across the country, with his supporters cheering his comeback as a sign of strength, while others worry about what his leadership will mean for America.
As Trump gets ready to start his second term, he will lead a nation that remains divided on key issues, including how to handle international relations and important domestic policies.
Published By:
Girish Kumar Anshul
Published On:
Nov 7, 2024
