US elections/ Donald Trump's new political era

2024-12-31 14:35:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Donald Trump

The 2024 US presidential election was the most important and most influenced by political dynamics in recent years. But how did Donald Trump influence this process and his campaign. Donald Trump has remained a powerful figure, and his run for another term has sparked enthusiasm and debate in the US and beyond.

Donald Trump has maintained a great influence on American politics. He has maintained a strong base of supporters, and announced his candidacy for president in the 2024 elections.

The 2024 US presidential election was marked by extraordinary events and strong political clashes that directly affected the results of the race. One of the main developments was the withdrawal of Joe Biden from the presidential race.

After a long period of uncertainty, due to his age and concerns about his health, Biden decided to retire and move the country into other hands. That created a lot of room for another potential rival within the Democratic Party, Kamala Harris, the US vice president, who tried to keep the balance of the party while challenging her past as vice president.

At the same time, the race against Biden and Harris was described by another strong figure, Donald Trump. However, his campaign was not without turmoil. In an impromptu speech at a campaign event, Trump was attacked in Pennsylvania while at the podium, leaving his face bruised and bleeding and causing panic among supporters. The incident shocked public opinion and raised concerns about the security of US politics, making Trump's campaign seem more complicated and fraught with challenges. The gunman was a 20-year-old man identified as Thomas Crooks, who shot Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The young man opened fire at the former US president's campaign rally on July 13.

The 20-year-old was shot dead by the agents, while the security services that had taken over the protection of the former American president were severely criticized in the days after the attack.

However, despite violent incidents and high tensions, Trump managed to revive mass support.

Donald Trump has continued to influence multiple political agendas, including economic, foreign, and national security issues, representing an alternative against the current administration of Joe Biden.

For many of his supporters, Trump has remained a symbol of the fight against the political establishment and has built a strong agenda to bring about a "greater America" ??through policies that have touched on national security, immigration, and economic policy.

Campaign strategies, protection of the economy

"America must come first," Trump said in one of his signature speeches. This message has resonated strongly with many Americans who are dissatisfied with the policies of the current administration of Joe Biden and demand a return to the values ??that Trump represents. His speech after announcing his candidacy for 2024 was accompanied by promises to lower taxes, improve working conditions and bring back American manufacturing.

Another element of his campaign is support for American manufacturing and improving working conditions for US citizens. Trump believes bringing back some industries that have moved overseas will help boost the workforce and lower unemployment.

Strong National Security Policies

US elections/ Donald Trump's new political era

Another important part of Trump's speeches has been his commitment to strengthening US borders and stopping illegal immigration. His speech regarding the construction of the border wall in Mexico has had strong support from those who believe it is a necessary step to ensure a safer America. Trump has criticized the Biden administration for poor border management and has promised that if he is returned to the White House, he will continue to build the wall and strengthen law and order.

Trump has also promised in his rallies that he will reject agreements that he considers harmful to American interests.

Trump's campaign has had massive support from his supporters, with packed stadiums and rallies reflecting the enthusiasm and commitment of people to engage with his campaign.

However, in his campaigns, Trump faced many challenges and strong opponents.

On the other hand, Joe Biden and the Democratic Party were prepared to defend the achievements of his administration, however Trump remains a figure who directly confronts this system and has expressed himself as a strong opponent of his policies.

Before the election, Trump had unwavering support from many layers of American society, who see him as a figure who can bring change and revitalization of America, after a difficult period of economic and political crises.

One of the main themes of Trump's speeches has been the commitment to an "America First" foreign policy. Trump has emphasized that his administration will protect US interests in every international relationship, trying to make the US have fairer and more favorable relations with other countries. He has promised to restore new deals with allies and take a tough stance on states that challenge US interests, such as China and Russia.

Donald Trump has said that if he were to return to the White House, he would work to bring a quick end to the war between Israel and Hamas. This statement of his was made during his campaign for the 2024 elections, and he promised to use his foreign policy and diplomacy to reach a quick and effective solution. Trump has emphasized that he would use a strong and determined approach to protect Israel's interests and ensure peace in the region, while also using pressure to stop aggression by groups such as Hamas. He has also made it clear that his administration would strongly support Israel and work to prevent further outbreaks of violence.

The message of the newly elected president before the elections

In many speeches, Trump has presented his 2024 candidacy as an opportunity to "return America" ??to its highest positions. He has called for a revival of traditional American values ??and has promised to lead the US into a period of new prosperity. His speeches often contain phrases reminiscent of America's glory days, when the US was economically strong and respected on the international stage.

"Today we made history" / Trump's first statement after the victory
November 6, 08:30

The last campaign of the two rivals, before the elections

A day before the election, Harris and Trump both campaigned in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, urging voters to turn out in an extremely close election.

Polls showed Trump, 78, and Harris, 60, virtually tied, although both candidates predicted victory.

Trump has already signaled that he will try to fight any loss, as he did in 2020.

More than 82 million people have already voted early, according to data compiled by the University of Florida Election Lab.

At a celebrity-packed final campaign rally in Philadelphia, Harris said the election could be "one of the closest races in history" and the country was "ready for a fresh start."

US elections/ Donald Trump's new political era

"I vowed to listen to people who disagree with me. Because I don't believe that people who disagree with me are the enemy," she said.

Trump wrapped up the campaign with a nearly two-hour speech in Michigan that stretched into the wee hours of the morning. It may also be the last campaign rally of his political career. He has said that he does not plan to run for president again. "This is the last one," Trump said.

Trump cited poll numbers that give him optimism.

"If we take our people out, it's over, there's nothing they can do about it," he said.

"This is the last one," Trump said, estimating that he had held 930 rallies since his first campaign in 2015.

On the assassination attempt in July, Trump said, "That brush with death didn't stop us in any way. It made us more determined to get the job done. It wasn't a nice day, I'll tell you. But a lot of people say that God saved me to save America."

Kamala Harris planned five campaign stops in Pennsylvania, including two cities where Trump had previously been.

She ended the day in Philadelphia with a star-studded event at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, site of a famous scene from the movie "Rocky."

Trump closed his 2024 campaign with a rally in front of a packed arena in his third presidential election.

President Donald Trump's resounding victory

4 years after the messy departure from the White House, Donald Trump makes a sensational return as the 47th president of the United States of America.

The 78-year-old Republican secured the necessary electoral votes to receive a new four-year term as US leader, sealing victory more easily than polls had predicted.

Donald Trump secured the necessary 270 Electoral College votes to win the US presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris. He is the second president in history to serve two non-consecutive terms, and the oldest to be elected to the White House.

US elections/ Donald Trump's new political era

With a victory in Wisconsin, Trump, the candidate of the Republican Party, passed the necessary number to secure victory in the presidential race against Harris, currently the vice president of the United States and the nominee of the Democratic Party.

Earlier, Trump declared himself the winner in front of a group of supporters.

"I will not rest until we have achieved the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve," he told a cheering crowd of supporters in the early morning hours of Nov. 6 in Florida. .

In a further blow to the Democrats, the Republican Party also took control of the Senate.

"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate," Trump told supporters in Florida.

The strengthening of Republicans is expected to have major consequences for Russia's war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East and other global issues.

While Harris has said she would continue President Joe Biden's policy of support for Ukraine and has made clear her desire to see Russian forces defeated, Trump has often questioned US support for Kiev, saying that Europe should bear the main burden and has also left NATO's future uncertain.

US elections/ Donald Trump's new political era

Trump entered Election Day with a 50-50 chance of retaking the White House, returning after Jan. 6, 2021, when many analysts declared his political career over.

That day, a mob of his supporters stormed Congress in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Trump won more support among Hispanics, traditionally Democratic voters, and among low-income households that have felt the price hike since the last presidential election in 2020, according to Edison polls.

Trump won 45% of Hispanic voters nationwide, trailing Harris at 53% but up 13 percentage points from 2020.

About 31% of voters said the economy was the main issue they were voting on, and they voted for Trump by a high margin./ CNA