Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Donald John Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, marking his return to the White House after serving as the 45th president of the United States.
AP explains after Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday in an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
Addressing his supporters from his Election night watch party in Florida, Donald Trump claimed an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” in the 2024 contest and called on the nation to “unite” and put divisions behind.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
