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Donald Trump Makes History as First Convicted Criminal to Win 2024 Presidential Election

Nov 6, 2024, 06:23 PM

Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first convicted criminal and twice-impeached former president to be elected to the office of the President of the United States. This marks his return to the presidency, having previously served from 2016 to 2020. Trump is also the second president in U.S. history to win two non-consecutive terms, following Grover Cleveland who served as the 22nd and 24th president. Trump was found guilty in May on 34 felony counts.