No other leader in any democracy, let alone a democracy of the complexity and history and sophistication of the US, has ever done what Trump has done in the last nine years.
Trump is the only person since Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) who has been a nominee of a major party for president three times in a row. He is the only former American president who, after a criminal conviction, not just won his party's nomination but has also won the national elections yet again, with an even bigger margin.
And he is the only leader who has taken over one of the two major parties and completely reshaped its ideological world view and political base.
Trump's electoral win of 2024 it will make him only the second non-consecutive US President after Grover Cleveland 131 years ago - has to be seen in the context of his political debut in 2015.
No one thought that Trump would win the Republican presidential nomination for the 2016 elections. Yet, Trump decisively beat his more established rivals, from scions of established dynasties such as Jeb Bush to senators such as Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, to make the most unusual political debut in the presidential race.
Few thought he would defeat Hillary Clinton in the presidential election that year. Yet, Trump defeated the former First Lady, senator, and Secretary of State and demolished the Blue Wall, picking Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, and reshaping the path to the American presidency.
Esta historia es de la edición November 07, 2024 de Hindustan Times.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición November 07, 2024 de Hindustan Times.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
I wanted to experience the culture for myself, says B.I after performing in India for the first time
Kim Hanbin, popularly known as B.I, performed in India for the first time at the recently concluded KTown festival in Mumbai.
Lost Stories on blending folk with electronica: We try to come up with a sonic concoction no one's heard
After over a decade of trailblazing in the global electronic music scene, Lost Stories—comprising DJs Prayag Mehta and Rishab Joshi—is returning with the highly anticipated EP, SOMA.
India Has Embraced Me With Open Arms
Actor Banita Sandhu on moving to her 'second home', India and her commitment to Hindi cinema
Beats, bites, and premium pours at the ultimate New Year bash
Ring in the New Year with a night of magic and melody!
OTT offered me genres that I wasn't getting earlier
Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin is in a celebratory mood—the recently released second season of Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (YKKA) has been well-received, with a third outing confirmed for the series.
Shubman Gill dropped for a second spinner
It was clear something was afoot early in the day when, during the warm-up session, Shubman Gill was on the field for only a short period.
Bumrah keeps hope alive after fireworks by sensational Sam
Three quick wickets by the pacer help India peg back the hosts from 237/2 to 311/6 on Day 1 of the fourth Test at MCG
Konstas shows an outrageous way to tackle Bumrah
You knew something was going to happen from the moment Sam Konstas, all of 19, sprinted out of the blocks and onto the field of play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
ICC Fines Kohli for On-Field Altercation with Konstas
Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for his rather avoidable mid-pitch altercation with Aussie debutant Sam Konstas.
Fulham stun Chelsea with 2-1 comeback win; City held again
Fulham came from behind to beat neighbours Chelsea 2-1 after a 95th minute goal from substitute Rodrigo Muniz gave the visitors all three point in the Premier League on Thursday.
