Donald J. Trump was elected 47th President of the United States of America on November 5, 2024. The former business tycoon and reality TV star beat out Democratic nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris, 312-226 in electoral votes.
As the election night went on, swing states’ news outlets identified winners and swing states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin, all went red. Likewise, Nevada and Arizona cast their electoral votes for Trump.
In each of these states, the margin was narrow both in percentages and raw votes. However, he decisively won both the Electoral College and the popular vote.
In the run-up to inauguration day, Trump has named multiple picks for various cabinet seats and with a Republican majority in the Senate (and Congress) these are likely to be confirmed.
Among Trump’s top picks are: Pete Hegseth for Defence Secretary, a military veteran and Fox News host, who has never held political office; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Department of Health and Human Service Secretary, though some have expressed concern since he has previously denied the effectiveness of vaccines and falsely stated there is a link between vaccines and autism; and Linda McMahon co-founder of the World Wrestling Entertainment, for Secretary of Education.
Trump’s top campaign promises included: ending the war in Ukraine before Inauguration Day, applying tariffs to goods from China, carrying out mass deportations, cutting federal funding for education, rolling back EV incentives, “replacing” Obamacare, and ending taxes on tips.
