In a historic twist, Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, reclaiming the presidency in a rare political comeback after losing to Joe Biden in 2020. Trump’s return to the White House brings with it unprecedented legal complexities, as he faces sentencing in New York this month for felony charges linked to business records.
Trump’s 2024 campaign has spotlighted these legal battles, portraying them as proof of being unjustly targeted and pledging “retribution” against those he claims are out to silence him. His successful bid also comes months after he survived two assassination attempts, emphasizing his enduring influence on American politics.
At 78, Trump is nearly the same age Biden was at his inauguration, making him only the second president in U.S. history to regain office after losing it — a feat not seen since Grover Cleveland’s presidency. Since his 2016 election, Trump has reshaped the GOP in his image, keeping a firm grip on a party that many thought might pivot after the Capitol events of January 6, 2021. Now, his comeback sets the stage for another intense chapter in U.S. politics.
