Trump Overcomes Scandals to Win Second White House Term
Donald Trump has clinched the presidency again, the Associated Press confirms, as voters overlooked a felony conviction, three criminal indictments and his polarizing rhetoric.
Winning Wisconsin secured Trump the crucial 270 electoral votes, propelling the 78-year-old back into the White House for a historic non-consecutive term, making him the oldest president to assume office.
Trump’s return marks only the second time in U.S. history a president has returned to office after defeat, following Grover Cleveland’s comeback in the late 19th century.
His political resurgence follows a turbulent period, including his failed attempts to overturn the 2020 election, which ended with the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Trump Overcomes Scandals to Win Second White House Term
Despite facing multiple legal battles and a conviction for business fraud, Trump has now re-entered the White House under term limits, barring him from another run.
After a political journey marked by controversy and resilience, Trump is poised to lead the U.S. into his final term in office.
