Here are the top 5 political stories of 2024

undermine Trump’s political prospects. Trump’s legal team immediately filed an appeal, which is currently making its way through the court system. Despite the conviction, Trump remained a formidable force in Republican politics and launched his re-election campaign shortly after the guilty verdict in May. Trump’s message of America First policies, strong borders, and economic prosperity resonated with voters, leading to a wave of enthusiastic supporters at his rallies across the country. In a surprise upset, Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, securing his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Trump’s victory was met with both celebration and outrage, with protests erupting in major cities across the country. The 2024 election will go down in history as one of the most contentious and divisive in modern American politics. As Trump begins his second term, the country remains deeply divided, with both Democrats and Republicans vowing to continue their fight for the future of America.