Early election takeaways: Trump weakens Democrats’ coalition
apNOV 2024
US Election: Trump Declares Victory As Fox, The Hill Call Results
Above: Donald Trump dances off stage at the conclusion of a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena on Nov. 4, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Donald Trump has endured partisan lawfare and unfair persecution since leaving office in 2021, and today’s result is a resounding victory for the American people. This is a mandate for strong borders, a robust economy, an America First approach to foreign policy, and a rejection of failed left-leaning policies. The new Trump administration will pursue bold visions to Make America Great Again.
While Harris will accept the election results once they are tabulated, the ballot-counting process is still ongoing in the face of irregularities in certain states. The actions of certain GOP-led states, particularly regarding local election laws, are ironic, given that this is exactly what Trump accused Biden of doing in 2020. Whether you live in a red or blue state, every American's vote must be counted before a winner is declared.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 95% chance that Trump will be elected US president in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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