(Dan Tri) - With a convincing victory in the 2024 US presidential election, Mr. Donald Trump, 78 years old, will become the first US president to be sworn in while facing legal troubles.
Mr. Trump was declared President-elect by the US media (Photo: NBC News).
Major US media outlets have predicted that Mr. Trump will defeat his opponent Kamala Harris in this year's US presidential election with the minimum 270 electoral votes needed. Newsweek magazine even gave Mr. Trump "winged" compliments and called his victory "the greatest comeback in American political history". In fact, Mr. Trump's journey back to the White House was dramatic and completely convincing: From billionaire to US president, then defeated, becoming the first president to be impeached twice, then prosecuted on multiple charges, and returning to the race to win convincingly. It can be seen that whether he is a bold billionaire who loves to stir up controversy, a weak Republican who becomes a political icon, or a man whose name now echoes throughout the American heartland as both a hero and a villain, Mr. Trump's legacy in American politics is nothing short of groundbreaking. At 78, Mr. Trump will become the oldest president in US history when he is sworn in, even surpassing Mr. Joe Biden's record. Mr. Trump is also the only president in modern US history to survive an assassination attempt. And now, he is once again on the threshold of history, breaking a record that no US president has ever achieved before. An unusual comeback Mr. Trump was born on June 14, 1946 in the Queens area of New York City, the fourth child in a family of 5 siblings. His mother is Mrs. Mary Anne, Scottish. His father is Frederick Christ Trump, a real estate businessman. On January 8, 2004, Mr. Trump first appeared as a star in the reality TV show "The Apprentice". The show portrayed a very ordinary Donald Trump who was very sharp in business opportunities and he became famous from there. Trump announced his candidacy for president at Trump Tower in Manhattan on June 16, 2015. On May 3, 2016, he became the sole Republican candidate in the race for the White House. On November 8, he won the 2016 US presidential election, defeating Hillary Clinton. But he lost to Joe Biden in the 2020 race. This time, Trump's return to power also means that for the first time in history, the US has seen a president sworn in while under indictment. Such cases, in most cases, would usually mark the end of any politician's career. But for Trump, this seems to have further cemented his position as an unshakeable force in the Republican Party and among his supporters. This convincing victory proves that no amount of legal charges or political retribution can curb Trump's influence. Trump's political story is also unique in another respect - he is one of the few presidents since Dwight Eisenhower to complete his term without starting a new war. During a presidency filled with "battles" at home, Trump often expressed his aversion to foreign conflicts as a sign of his "America First" philosophy, and emphasized that Americans were tired of foreign wars. One of the most memorable events of Trump's tenure was the October 2019 raid that killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, then the world's most wanted terrorist. He left behind a number of notable legacies in his first term, including tax reform, a reshaping of the federal judiciary, criminal justice reform, and the creation of the Space Force. In the 2020 election, Mr. Trump lost to Joe Biden. The most serious defeat, arguably the main reason why Mr. Trump could not be re-elected, was due to his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. This health crisis has had economic consequences, an issue that was previously considered Mr. Trump's greatest strength . Political newcomer Mr. Trump entered politics with no history of holding any public office, which many believed would make him "unsuitable." However, for millions of Americans, this background was new. His lack of political experience became one of his greatest assets, especially for those who were frustrated with professional politicians and what they saw as a stagnant, backward establishment. Trump's "outsider" status also gave him a unique ability to communicate in a way that resonated with Americans disillusioned with traditional politics. His celebrity and reputation as a successful businessman have attracted voters who see him as someone who will bring private-sector efficiency to government , breaking down bureaucratic norms. His catchphrase of “draining the swamp” has become a rallying cry for a large segment of Americans who believe Washington needs someone unbound by political allegiances or party ties to clean up the system. To his supporters, Mr. Trump is an antidote to politics as usual, a figure who can shake things up in a way that a career politician never could. What lies ahead? He has already made history as the first person in more than a century to win two non-consecutive terms as president. His re-election also represents a new shift in American politics, a shift away from traditional norms toward an era where rule-breaking and boundary-pushing may be the new norm. For his detractors, Trump’s victory is a reminder of America’s political polarization and a challenge to the integrity of its legal and political systems. For his supporters, it is the triumph of their own unconventional politician, one who defied all odds to reclaim his place in history. Trump’s story is not over, and when he returns, the world holds its breath. Love him or hate him, his is a remarkable journey, a story of America as bold, unpredictable and great as he is.
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