How Donald Trump Made It To The White House This Election?

Donald Trump has completed what many believed was his unfinished business when he won the presidency for the second time by decisively winning the Electoral College and the popular vote in the 2024 elections. With only the results from two remaining states, the Associated Press argues that Trump’s numbers went above 72 million votes, while his opponent Kamala Harris, a Democrat, was below 68 million votes. Some prominent figures like Indian PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu have extended their congratulatory messages to Trump, even though his emergence as the President has received mixed reviews across the globe.

2020. Joseph Campbell, a professor emeritus at American University, stated that there were no awe moments in the victory of Donald Trump in the elections in year 2024, as it was always expected. Nonetheless, his capacity to expand his charm among essential demographics was crucial. Significantly, Trump’s percentage of Black and Latino voters increased considerably when compared to 2020. His backing among-

• Black voters rose from 8% to 16%,
• Latino voters grew from 35% to 42%.
• Young male voters obtaining 52% of men aged 18-44 in contrast to 45% in 2020.
• He triumphed over men aged 18-29 by a 13-point lead, a demographic where Biden had once held a 15-point advantage.

Michelle Egan, a professor at American University, attributed Trump’s success with young men to his targeted social media outreach, avoiding traditional get-out-the-vote efforts like door-knocking. In contrast, Kamala Harris’s focus on abortion rights resonated primarily with young women, not reaching young male voters in the same way.

Economic issues heavily influenced voters’ choices. Inflation and immigration were particularly detrimental to Harris, as the Biden administration faced criticism for high prices and challenges with border security. Inflation remained stubbornly high during the Biden-Harris administration, affecting essential goods, housing, and energy costs. This economic strain motivated many Americans to vote with their pocketbooks, seeking change amid financial hardships. J. Miles Coleman, an analyst with the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, noted the role of persistent high prices in driving voter dissatisfaction.

Additionally, Harris’s involvement in managing immigration and border security under the Biden administration gave Trump leverage to blame her for border-related issues, amplifying concerns about immigration. Campbell emphasized that elections are often a referendum on the sitting administration, and Harris’s alignment with the Biden presidency likely hurt her, as voters associated her with economic and immigration issues.

Ultimately, Trump’s coalition-building across minority groups, young men, and his aggressive social media strategy helped propel him to victory, overcoming the economic concerns that weighed down the Biden-Harris administration. As he prepares for his return to the White House, Trump’s win highlights the gap between global expectations and the American electorate’s priorities.