USA: Donald Trump elected 47th President of the United States
On Wednesday, November 6, American media announced the victory of Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, over Democrat Kamala Harris in the presidential election. At 78 years old, Trump makes an unprecedented return to American political history, becoming the 47th President of the United States after having previously held the office from 2017 to 2021. This triumph marks an unexpected comeback that strengthens the influence of conservatives in the country and projects a divided America into a new political era.
Trump’s victory is the result of a targeted and energetic campaign that mobilized his supporters and reinvigorated the Republican electoral base. Against Kamala Harris, the current Vice President under the Biden administration, Trump managed to rally a significant portion of the electorate with promises focused on national security, economic recovery, and a return to stricter immigration policies. This return to power comes in the context of growing discontent among conservatives, who had criticized the progressive policies of the outgoing administration.
With this victory, Donald Trump returns to an international stage where numerous challenges await, from rivalry with China to climate issues and strained relations with the United States’ traditional allies.
His comeback generates both hope and fear in a country where political and social divisions are deep. The first months of his presidency will undoubtedly be closely scrutinized to see how he intends to lead this fractured America—whether towards reconciliation or, conversely, by further deepening the divides.
