The 2024 United States presidential election took place on Nov. 5, and the results show that on Nov. 6. The people elected Former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, was elected, defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. The election also included all 435 House of Representatives seats and 34 Senate seats, enabling the Republicans to regain control of the Senate while maintaining a strong presence in the House. Additionally, 13 governorships are contested.
Trump focused on resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict and proposed a major deportation initiative to address illegal immigration, emphasizing the need for federal and state resources to combat crime.
“They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime, they’re rapists, and some, I assume, are good people. But I speak to border guards, and they’re telling us what we’re getting,” he stated, setting the tone for his Make America Great Again movement.
On education, Trump pledged to eliminate federal funding for schools that teach “critical race theory,” which analyzes systemic racism and its embeddedness in laws and institutions. This framework advocates for social justice and examines the intersections of various forms of oppression.
Both Trump and Harris made extensive commitments to address issues related to climate change, foreign policy, social matters, healthcare, and taxation. Some of these initiatives could be pursued through executive actions, while others require congressional approval.
“When we were a smart country in the 1890s, this is when the country was relatively the richest it ever was. It had all tariffs and didn’t have an income tax,” Trump remarked in response to a barber’s question about the possibility of eliminating the federal income tax. “Now we have income taxes, and there are people who are struggling financially while paying taxes.”
The 2024 United States presidential election marked Trump’s return to the presidency, highlighting a significant political shift with implications for governance and policy. His focus on immigration reform, educational funding, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict underscores the divide in American politics. The outcome of the election creates a dynamic political landscape, emphasizing the importance of executive actions and congressional cooperation in shaping the nation’s future.
