Donald Trump Wins 2024 Presidential Election, Defeating Kamala Harris in Historic Comeback

In a historic election result, Donald Trump has officially been re-elected as the 47th president of the United States, according to NBC News projections. This victory makes Trump the second president in U.S. history, after Grover Cleveland, to serve two nonconsecutive terms. He also becomes the first U.S. president with felony convictions to win a national election, adding a new layer of complexity to his return to the White House.

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Vice President Kamala Harris, representing the Democratic Party, saw unexpected losses in several key battleground states that President Joe Biden had previously carried. She dismissed her supporters early in the morning without delivering a formal concession speech. Harris is expected to address her supporters and the nation later today to outline her perspective on the election's outcome.

The election results also saw Republicans securing a majority in the Senate, which could shift the legislative agenda in favor of the GOP. The House of Representatives, however, remains undecided, with close races across the country.

Meanwhile, Democrats achieved historic wins with Angela Alsobrooks becoming the first Black woman elected to represent Maryland in the Senate, and Lisa Blunt Rochester becoming Delaware's first Black female senator. These victories underscore a significant moment for diversity in U.S. politics.

Abortion rights also played a prominent role on the ballot this year. Seven out of ten states voted to protect or expand abortion access, indicating continued support for reproductive rights at the state level, even amid national debates on the issue.

Trump's election marks a significant milestone, as he becomes the first former president in over 130 years to reclaim the office. At 78, he is now the oldest elected president in American history, concluding an unprecedented campaign that secured his commanding victory over Kamala Harris.