It has now been more than three months since Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States last November, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
A US presidential election comprises 51 separate contests, each state and the District of Columbia holding a portion of the vote based on population to choose the president. Candidates win by securing individual states; some states have a consistent track record of voting for either the Democratic or Republican candidate, while others are known as swing states, with their outcomes affecting the final result of the election.
President Trump won all of the 2024 swing states, flipped a couple of traditionally blue (Democratic) states to red, and secured a definitive victory. He notably became only the second person to be elected to non-consecutive terms in the nation’s highest office.
This success came despite facing legal challenges, an unfriendly media environment, and a failed assassination attempt. Upon taking office, his approval ratings were the highest they have ever been.
International media struggled to understand how Trump convincingly won the votes of over 77 million Americans. The answer, however, is straightforward.
During the 2024 election cycle, consistent polls identified key issues of great concern to the American public, and in these areas, the Biden/Harris administration received failing grades, while Trump demonstrated success in his previous term. Top amongst these was the economy, which suffered under Biden with inflation, rising rates, and soaring petrol prices affecting the cost of goods and services delivered by trucks.
With the price of basic items like eggs doubling and the costs of housing rocketing due to high interest rates, voters sought change. Trump, with superior economic indicators in his first term until disrupted by COVID-19, promised that change.
The second key concern was immigration, particularly the open border with Mexico. Trump eliminated several border policies upon his first day in office, resulting in a surge of crossings. The situation dramatically improved under Trump 2.0, with a 97% drop in apprehensions, marking the enforcement of laws as a significant success.
A third concern was the conflict in Gaza, with Trump pledging to secure a ceasefire if elected. Utilizing a team headed by Steve Witkoff, he successfully negotiatied a ceasefire, marking a pivotal shift in the region.
Now back in the White House, Trump has already delivered on major promises and is addressing other needs, such as peace in Ukraine and government efficiency. The US and global community benefit from his actions, offering peace, security, and economic stability.
While some might be put off by Trump’s style, his tangible accomplishments—peace, security, stability, and prosperity—demonstrate the need for his leadership at this time.
The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance.
A US presidential election comprises 51 separate contests, each state and the District of Columbia holding a portion of the vote based on population to choose the president. Candidates win by securing individual states; some states have a consistent track record of voting for either the Democratic or Republican candidate, while others are known as swing states, with their outcomes affecting the final result of the election.
President Trump won all of the 2024 swing states, flipped a couple of traditionally blue (Democratic) states to red, and secured a definitive victory. He notably became only the second person to be elected to non-consecutive terms in the nation’s highest office.
This success came despite facing legal challenges, an unfriendly media environment, and a failed assassination attempt. Upon taking office, his approval ratings were the highest they have ever been.
International media struggled to understand how Trump convincingly won the votes of over 77 million Americans. The answer, however, is straightforward.
During the 2024 election cycle, consistent polls identified key issues of great concern to the American public, and in these areas, the Biden/Harris administration received failing grades, while Trump demonstrated success in his previous term. Top amongst these was the economy, which suffered under Biden with inflation, rising rates, and soaring petrol prices affecting the cost of goods and services delivered by trucks.
With the price of basic items like eggs doubling and the costs of housing rocketing due to high interest rates, voters sought change. Trump, with superior economic indicators in his first term until disrupted by COVID-19, promised that change.
The second key concern was immigration, particularly the open border with Mexico. Trump eliminated several border policies upon his first day in office, resulting in a surge of crossings. The situation dramatically improved under Trump 2.0, with a 97% drop in apprehensions, marking the enforcement of laws as a significant success.
A third concern was the conflict in Gaza, with Trump pledging to secure a ceasefire if elected. Utilizing a team headed by Steve Witkoff, he successfully negotiatied a ceasefire, marking a pivotal shift in the region.
Now back in the White House, Trump has already delivered on major promises and is addressing other needs, such as peace in Ukraine and government efficiency. The US and global community benefit from his actions, offering peace, security, and economic stability.
While some might be put off by Trump’s style, his tangible accomplishments—peace, security, stability, and prosperity—demonstrate the need for his leadership at this time.
The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance.
