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Trump Defeats Kamala Harris, Elected 47th U.S. President in Historic Comeback

Nov 6, 2024, 10:45 AM

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, marking a historic return to the White House after his 2020 loss. Trump defeated incumbent President Kamala Harris in a stunning comeback that followed a turbulent presidential campaign. The Associated Press and multiple news networks declared Trump the winner on Wednesday morning after he secured enough electoral votes, with decisive wins in key battleground states. Republicans also reclaimed the Senate majority. Trump's victory comes after a defiant campaign that overcame previous challenges, including multiple indictments, a criminal conviction, and two impeachments, during one of the most polarized contests in the nation's history.