Vassilia Orfanou, Executive Board Member
Executive Board Member, LUDCI.eu
Introduction:
In a historic comeback, Donald Trump has been re-elected as the 47th president of the United States, becoming the second president in history to serve non-consecutive terms, alongside Grover Cleveland. Overcoming numerous controversies and significant legal and personal challenges—including two assassination attempts—Trump’s resilience has led him to this unprecedented return to the Oval Office. With the GOP gaining control of the Senate and election victories in critical swing states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, Trump is positioning himself to advance his agenda and reinvigorate his leadership over the nation. He has promised to restore the economy, secure the border, and promote unity. Meanwhile, his opponent, Kamala Harris, graciously conceded and emphasized the democratic value of a peaceful transition. President Biden also pledged his support for a cooperative transfer of power, marking a turning point as Trump prepares to embark on his renewed presidency.
Donald Trump is the 47th President of the US
Four years ago, in 2020 Donald Trump was defeated. Before 2024 turns away, he is now the new elected president of the United States, showing extreme resilience and an extraordinary comeback.
Trump, who also served as the 45th president of the U.S., is now the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms, when he is now the nation’s 47th president. The other was Grover Cleveland, who was both the 22nd and 24th president.
Prior to being elected, President Trump received a number of low blows. Allegedly, he had sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and convicted of felony charges. He also survived two assassination attempts, or at least the two that we know off. His first assassination attempt was during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, when a gunman’s bullet grazed his ear, and a separate incident at his West Palm Beach golf club on Sept. 15 when a suspect fled after the Secret Service opened fire.
In a speech, Trump vowed to “heal” the nation, fix the border and deliver a strong economy. He also celebrated the GOP taking the Senate, while the House is still up for grabs.
With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. He won Michigan on Wednesday afternoon, November 6th, sweeping the “blue wall” along with Pennsylvania — the one-time Democrat-leaning, swing states that all went for Trump in 2016 before flipping to President Joe Biden in 2020.
Trump is ready to move on his agenda to announce staff picks within days, sources say, as his allies are already jockeying for high-powered spots in his administration. As Trump prepares his next steps, CNN also reported that the special counsel is in talks with the DOJ about ending the federal cases against him. “We overcame obstacles that nobody ever thought we could,” he said on election night after a bitter, bruising campaign. He vowed to fight for every family and for their futures. “This will truly be the golden age of America,” he vowed.
Kamala Harris, his Democratic rival, called Trump on Wednesday afternoon to concede the race and congratulate him. She urged supporters to accept the 2024 presidential election results. She was committed to a peaceful transfer of power following Donald Trump’s win. In a concession speech Wednesday, Harris also promised to keep up the “fight that fueled this campaign.” She also said, “A fundamental principle of American democracy is that when we lose an election, we accept the results …. At the same time, we owe loyalty not to a president or a party, but to the Constitution of the United States.”
A short time later, Biden also called Trump to congratulate him and to invite the president-elect to the White House. During that call, Biden also “expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together,” the official said. Biden also called Harris.
Trump said he “very much appreciated” the call from Biden and said he planned to meet the president “shortly,” according to the campaign.
Foreign leaders called Trump too, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Conclusion:
Donald Trump’s victory signals an era of dramatic change in American politics, one marked by both triumph over adversity and the resilience of democratic principles. With a platform focused on economic recovery, national security, and unity, his administration seeks to usher in what he calls a “golden age” for the United States. As the country prepares for this next chapter, citizens, elected leaders, and global allies alike look ahead to what this unique chapter will bring for the United States and its place in the world.
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