Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided nation. And in so doing, the Republican president-elect exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first U.S. president with a felony conviction.
The Republican former president won over frustrated voters with bold promises that his fiery brand of America-first economic populism and conservative culture would make their lives better. He will be tested immediately, however, and there are reasons to believe his plans for mass deportations and huge tariffs may hurt the very people who enabled his victory.
Still, he is set to enter the White House on Jan. 20, 2025, from an undisputed position of strength. With votes still being counted, he could become the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote.
The results left Democrats facing an urgent and immediate reckoning, with no obvious leader to unite the anti-Trump coalition and no clear plan to rebuild as an emboldened Trump prepares to re-take Washington.
Black voters—men and women—have been the bedrock of the Democratic Party, and in recent years, Latinos and young voters have joined them.
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UN: Iran Defies Pressure, Increases Uranium Stockpile
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India has achieved 200 Gigawatts of renewable energy: PM
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PM arrives in Guyana after attending G20 Summit
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Bengal PDS case: ED seeks report on medical condition of jailed former minister
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Parting shot
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ADB approves 200 million USD loan to Sri Lanka
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Partition's lingering echoes
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Inside the crossroads of power
Woodward became famous for his exposes on the Nixon Watergate scandal in 1972, and has published many books since then.
