Donald Trump Wins Second Term with Sweeping Republican Gains

Trump secures the presidency with a decisive Electoral College and popular vote victory, as Republicans regain Senate control and retain the House.

Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris with 312 Electoral College votes and a 2.3 million popular vote margin, flipping key battleground states including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona.
Economic dissatisfaction, rising inflation, and immigration concerns were central issues driving voter backlash against the Biden-Harris administration.
Republicans regained Senate control with victories in Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, achieving a 53-47 majority, while narrowly retaining the House.
Trump made significant inroads with Hispanic, Asian, and Black voters, reaching record support levels among these groups for a GOP candidate and expanding his populist appeal.
Democrats face internal challenges after Harris struggled to distance herself from Biden’s policies, with cultural shifts and voter discontent further complicating their political outlook.