Donald Trump has made history by winning all seven crucial battleground states in the 2024 presidential election, securing Arizona and surpassing Kamala Harris. This victory brings Trump’s total Electoral College votes to 312, the highest of any candidate [1).
Trump’s winning streak includes Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada, and Arizona. Pre-election polls indicated a tight race, with Trump leading Harris by an average of 2.8 points [1).
In Arizona, election advertising spending surpassed 2020 levels, with Democrats outspending Republicans $308 million to $147 million. For the presidential race specifically, Democrats spent $122 million, while Republicans spent $83 million [1).
Vice President-elect J.D. Vance expressed gratitude to his family, supporters, and Trump on X (formerly Twitter), vowing to fight for all Americans. Trump, in his victory speech, credited God for sparing his life, citing two assassination attempts since July [1).
Trump’s 25-minute speech from West Palm Beach, Florida, emphasized his commitment to making America great again. He celebrated winning the popular vote and the battleground states, thanking his supporters for their trust [1).
“This is a magnificent victory for the American people,” Trump declared. “Many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason, and that reason was to save our country and restore America to greatness.” Trump’s win marks a significant shift, with Republicans taking control of the Senate [1).
As Trump prepares for his second presidency, Americans are divided. His victory has sparked celebrations and concerns, with European leaders congratulating him while also expressing commitment to defending Europe’s interests
