Overview

• Joe Biden and Donald Trump, both key figures in the upcoming election, were not included in TIME's '100 Most Influential People' list for 2024.
• This exclusion is unprecedented since the year 2000, underscoring the unique unpopularity of both candidates among voters this election cycle.
• Vice President Kamala Harris also missed the list, despite previous inclusions.
• Governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Gavin Newsom of California were highlighted instead, reflecting their rising national prominence.
• Speculation continues about potential presidential ambitions for Newsom, while Abbott is considered a possible vice presidential pick for Trump.