Republican Donald Trump finally defeated his rival Kamala Harris by securing more than 277 electoral votes.
At least 270 electoral votes (out of 538) are a must for winning the US Presidential election. Hence, for the second time, Donald Trump has won the Presidential race to the White House.
Gaza genocide played a decisive role in the victory of Trump and defeat of the Kamala Harris.
Earlier, Donald secured 277 electoral votes against 226 votes of Kamala Harris.
The race remained undecided in six other states crucial to determining the overall winner.
Trump was showing strong support across much of the country, leading with 267 Electoral College votes to Harris’ 216 on Wednesday. To secure the presidency, a candidate must reach 270 votes in the Electoral College.
Trump gained ground with Hispanic voters and lower-income households, who have felt economic pressures in recent years, according to exit polls from Edison. Nationwide, Trump received 45% of the Hispanic vote, trailing Harris’ 53% but representing a 13-point increase over his 2020 performance.
Voters focused on the economy largely favored Trump, especially if they felt financially worse off than in 2020. Approximately 31% of voters cited the economy as their top issue, backing Trump by a 79%-to-20% margin.
Additionally, 45% of voters said their family’s financial situation had worsened over the past four years, supporting Trump 80% to 17% over Harris.
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