Special Poll
In a historic political resurgence, former President Donald Trump has been re-elected to the White House, securing a second term nearly four years after his departure amid controversy and an uncertain political future. This marks the first time in over a century that a president has returned to office after an electoral defeat, a feat last achieved by Grover Cleveland in 1892.
Trump’s victory was solidified after being projected as the winner in Pennsylvania and Alaska, bringing his total to the requisite 270 electoral votes. He triumphed over Vice President Kamala Harris in a campaign characterized by unprecedented events, including his own criminal trial during the race, two assassination attempts against him, and a significant shift in the Democratic ticket following President Biden’s withdrawal.
Throughout the campaign, polls in seven pivotal battleground states indicated a tight race, with minimal separation between the candidates up to Election Day. Ultimately, Trump achieved a decisive win, reclaiming Georgia, maintaining control of North Carolina, and dismantling the so-called “blue wall.” Notably, he is projected to narrowly win the popular vote, a milestone he did not reach in 2016 and one that Republicans have seldom achieved since 1992.
Alongside his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, Trump effectively tapped into voter dissatisfaction concerning rising living costs, increased migration at the southern border, and global instability during the Biden administration. Their campaign emphasized a return to the policies of Trump’s previous term, resonating with a significant portion of the electorate and paving the way for his return to the presidency.