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In a comeback story that reads more like a thriller, Donald Trump won back the White House, becoming the oldest president ever elected at 78 years old. From business mogul to reality TV star to the first convicted felon in the nation’s Oval Office, Trump Rise has defied all political conventions, and it seems he’s still defying the odds. Despite two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign and a high-profile felony conviction, American voters rallied behind him, giving him a second chance at the presidency.
Trump’s victory dashed the hopes of Kamala Harris’s supporters, many of whom were eager to see her as the first female president. Yet the Democratic dream of a Harris-led White House was thwarted once again, as Trump’s unwavering base carried him to the finish line.
The return journey
Trump’s saga has been anything but quiet since he left office after the contentious 2020 election, which saw Joe Biden take the presidency amid widespread allegations of fraud from the Trump camp. The fallout includes the infamous Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, in which Trump supporters stormed the halls of Congress in an attempt to stop the certification of Biden’s victory. Even against this tumultuous backdrop, Trump emerged with a determination that kept his name in the headlines and his personality embedded in the collective American psyche.
The 2024 election cycle has seen Trump face a litany of criminal charges, including a conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York. Unfazed by his legal troubles, he declared that the court’s decision was “rigged” and part of a “political vendetta”. Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris campaign argued that Trump’s case was a testament to the American ideal that “no one is above the law.”
Despite these obstacles, Trump’s fervent supporters remained steadfast. In July, the former president appeared at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, sporting a bandage over his right ear — a reminder of the assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. This attempt, which left him grazed by a bullet, only strengthened his determination and the loyalty of his supporters.
A trip from Queens to Washington
Trump’s life has been as colorful as his career. Born in Queens to real estate developer Fred Trump, he graduated from the Wharton School of Finance in 1968. His ambitious plans took his father’s company to new heights, with real estate projects spanning hotels, casinos and golf courses. Trump’s stint on reality TV on The Apprentice propelled him to national fame, laying the foundation for his leap into politics.
With a string of high-profile marriages and five children — Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany and Barron — Trump’s personal life has long been a public matter. His political journey began in 2016, when he stunned the nation by defeating Hillary Clinton, and continued by narrowly losing to Biden in 2020. But his eyes never left the White House and he cast his devolved on a return.
Campaign promises and voter appeal
The 2024 elections took place amid intense debate over issues including inflation, immigration and foreign conflicts. Trump wasted no time in exploiting the frustrations of many Americans. “I will end the illegal immigration crisis by closing our border and completing the wall, most of which I have already built,” he said at the convention. He also pledged to fight inflation, promising his supporters that it would “completely disappear” under his administration.
In a move that made headlines around the world, Trump pledged to negotiate an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. “I will bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives,” he declared to an enthusiastic crowd, after congratulations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his appointment. “Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that will end the violence and pave the way for prosperity,” Trump promised.
A presidency in the making
Trump’s second term promises to be as turbulent as his first, with pressing domestic challenges and the world closely watching his every move. His journey from New York businessman to doomed president in the Oval Office continues to unfold as he sets out to shape America’s future – one title at a time.