America has spoken.
Former Apprentice host and convicted felon Donald Trump is set to become the 47th President of the United States, having defeated Vice President Kamala Harris with 276 of the 270 electoral votes required as of this writing.
Trump has thus far secured over 71 million votes against Harris’ 66 million, per the latest numbers.
Before the Associated Press officially called the race on Wednesday morning, Trump, 78, addressed supporters in a victory speech at his Mar-a-Lago celebration, expressing gratitude for what he described as “the extraordinary honor of being elected by the American people.”
“This was a movement like no one has ever seen before,” he continued. “Frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all time. Now, it is going to reach a new level of importance because we are going to help our country heal.”
At his inauguration on January 20, Trump will not only become the oldest person to take the oath of office but also the first president in 132 years—since Grover Cleveland—to serve nonconsecutive terms.
Uniquely, he also reclaims the White House as the first twice-impeached president with ongoing criminal charges at the federal and state levels.
Trump’s win also represents a staggering political achievement for his running mate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio. At 40, Vance is set to preside over the Senate as the first the country’s first millennial vice president.
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Throughout his combative third campaign, Trump portrayed himself as a wronged ex-president, casting his earlier loss as the result of a so-called “deep state” plot against him.
If he follows through on his campaign promises, Trump’s second administration will soon set out to enact a bold, contentious agenda focused on significant tax cuts, mass deportations, and redefined alliances on the world stage.
Additionally, Trump has vowed to implement steep tariffs, arguing these will increase U.S. revenue, bolster local industries, and reduce foreign competition. However, mainstream economists caution that such tariffs—essentially taxes on U.S. importers—could drive up prices for American consumers.
While the full scope of Trump’s agenda remains uncertain, one thing is clear: his second term will not be a rerun of his first.
Many are concerned that his drive for revenge and preoccupation with grievances could have far-reaching consequences for the nation.
