Donald Trump to become U.S. president again

Republican Donald Trump has secured his place as the 47th president of the United States, triumphing over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a surprising political comeback. At 78 years old, Trump has made history by becoming the first individual to win two nonconsecutive presidential terms since the late 1800s. Additionally, he has broken barriers by being the first president to hold office as a convicted felon.

The decisive victory came when swing state Wisconsin awarded its 10 electoral college votes to Trump, pushing him past the crucial threshold of 270 electoral college votes needed for victory. This win in Wisconsin was part of a series of victories in swing states, including Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Notably, Trump reclaimed Wisconsin after narrowly losing it to Joe Biden in the previous election.

Biden’s withdrawal from the race followed a disastrous performance in a rare June debate, marking a tumultuous election season that saw Trump surviving an assassination attempt. Despite facing impeachment twice by the Democratic-led House and the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters, Trump managed to garner enough support from American voters for a second term in office.

Following his reelection, Trump faces legal challenges, including criminal indictments related to the post-election period and a conviction in a real estate fraud case in New York earlier this year. His comeback carries significant implications both domestically and internationally, impacting issues such as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as negotiations on defence spending and trade with America’s allies.

One such consequence is Trump’s threat of imposing a 10% tariff on all imported products, posing a risk to countries like Canada. As the world watches the unfolding of Trump’s second term, the global political landscape is sure to undergo shifts and adjustments in response to his policies and decisions.