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Donald Trump Named Time's 2024 Person of the Year for Second Time After Historic Comeback

Dec 12, 2024, 01:43 PM

Donald Trump, the 78-year-old President-elect of the United States, has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2024. This is the second time Trump has received the honor, having first been recognized in 2016 following his initial presidential victory. Time's editor-in-chief, Sam Jacobs, announced the selection on NBC's "Today" show, stating that Trump was someone who "for better or for worse, had the most influence on the news in 2024." The magazine cited Trump's historic political comeback, including surviving assassination attempts and felony convictions, and his significant impact on American politics and the country's role in the world. Trump remarked, "Time Magazine, getting this honor for the second time, I think I like it better this time." He will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to celebrate the honor. The cover featuring Trump continues a tradition since 2000 of U.S. presidential election winners being named Person of the Year.