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What age was Donald Trump when he was reelected president in 2024?
What age was Donald Trump when he was reelected president in 2024?
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?
Who is the first millennial vice president-elect?
Who is the first millennial vice president-elect?
Which president was re-elected before Trump won both electoral and popular votes?
Which president was re-elected before Trump won both electoral and popular votes?
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In which years did Grover Cleveland serve non-consecutive terms as president?
In which years did Grover Cleveland serve non-consecutive terms as president?
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As of November 6, 2024, how many votes had Trump garnered in the popular vote?
As of November 6, 2024, how many votes had Trump garnered in the popular vote?
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Which party secured a majority of seats in the Senate following the 2024 elections?
Which party secured a majority of seats in the Senate following the 2024 elections?
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What did Trump declare in his victory speech?
What did Trump declare in his victory speech?
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Study Notes
Trump's 2024 Presidential Victory
- Trump was reelected president on November 5, 2024, securing 292 electoral votes (needed 270 to win).
- Trump is projected to win the national popular vote with almost 72 million votes, while his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, received approximately 67 million.
- This makes Trump the first Republican president to win both the electoral and popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004.
- At 78 years old, Trump is the oldest person ever elected US president.
- Trump is the second person to win the presidency for two non-consecutive terms; the first being Grover Cleveland.
JD Vance's Vice Presidential Win
- Trump's running mate, JD Vance, is projected to become the first millennial vice president at age 40.
- Millennials are generally considered those born between 1981 and 1996.
- Vance will be one of the youngest vice presidents in US history.
Republican Party's Success in Congress
- The Republican party secured a majority in the Senate.
- The Republican Party secured 201 out of 218 House seats needed for a majority, indicating electoral strength. However, uncertainty from recounts and challenges may prolong negotiations and affect future legislative agendas.
Trump's Victory Speech
- Trump promised a "strong, safe, and prosperous America" for his supporters in his victory speech.
- He pledged to fight for the American people to deliver the desired outcome.
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Explore the significant events surrounding Donald Trump's reelection as president in 2024, where he achieved a historic electoral and popular vote majority. Additionally, learn about JD Vance's groundbreaking vice presidential win and the Republican Party's success in Congress during this election cycle.
