THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DONALD TRUMP OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SEEMS TO BE BAGGING THIS YEAR’S PRESIDENCY AS PREDICTED BY POLLS
PALM BEACH, Florida, Nov 5 – In a bold comeback, former President Donald Trump declared a decisive victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential race after Fox News projected his win over Democrat Kamala Harris. This potential return to the White House marks Trump’s historic achievement, just four years after departing amid controversy.
Speaking to an electrified crowd at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, Trump highlighted the “unprecedented and powerful mandate” handed to him by voters. He was flanked by running mate Senator JD Vance, Republican leaders, and family members. In his speech, Trump also praised billionaire Elon Musk, whose financial support played a key role in his campaign and who Trump plans to appoint to head a government efficiency commission.
In the wake of Election Day, Republicans also seized a Senate majority by flipping Democratic seats in West Virginia and Ohio, though control of the House remains uncertain. This political shift aligns with Trump’s strengthened support base, which exit polls revealed included significant gains among Hispanic and younger voters. This support, fueled largely by economic concerns, gave Trump an edge: 45% of Hispanic voters chose him, an increase from 2020, while voters troubled by inflation backed him by a strong 79-20% margin.
Amid the ongoing ballot count in various battleground states, Trump maintained a lead in key areas like Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. Harris, who awaited results with supporters at Howard University, had not yet addressed her base, with her campaign citing that “votes remain to be counted.”
Trump’s campaign captured attention not only for his policy promises but for his fiery, polarizing rhetoric. He echoed concerns about the security of the election system, raising unfounded claims of voter fraud in Philadelphia and Detroit. Local officials swiftly denied these accusations, with Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey stating, “I don’t respond to nonsense.” Philadelphia Commissioner Seth Bluestein also dismissed the allegations on social media.
The 2024 race was marked by other dramatic twists, including Biden’s surprise withdrawal, assassination attempts against Trump, and Harris’s rise to the top of the Democratic ticket. The high-stakes election highlighted the intensity of the nation’s political divide, as exit polls showed nearly three-quarters of voters believe American democracy itself is at risk.
Meanwhile, the impact of a projected Trump win was already reverberating through global markets, as U.S. stock futures, the dollar, and Bitcoin climbed in anticipation of his return to office.
If confirmed, Trump’s victory would make him the first president in over a century to serve non-consecutive terms, while Harris, if successful, would have broken new ground as the first woman and first Black and South Asian president. This election underscores the monumental stakes and the evolving dynamics of American political life, with both sides rallying their supporters toward a highly polarized vision of the nation’s future.
