Donald Trump Secures Presidency with Narrow Popular Vote Margin
Despite claiming a 'historic mandate,' Trump's victory is one of the closest in modern U.S. history, with less than 50% of the popular vote and a slim 1.6% margin over Kamala Harris.
- Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election with 312 Electoral College votes, defeating Kamala Harris, who garnered 226 votes.
- Trump's popular vote margin of 1.6% is among the smallest for a winning candidate since the 19th century, and his share of the vote is projected to remain below 50%.
- Republicans retained control of the House with a narrow majority and flipped the Senate, achieving a 53-47 advantage in 2025.
- Trump's claims of a 'landslide' and 'unprecedented mandate' have been widely criticized as exaggerated, with analysts noting his narrow win and limited coattails in Congress.
- Trump's administration appointments and policy agenda, including controversial figures and proposals, underscore his intention to pursue significant changes despite his narrow victory.
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