On 6 November 2024, Donald J. Trump made history by becoming the first President since 1897, after Grover Cleveland, to win a second non-consecutive term to serve as the 47th President of the United States. In the face of numerous legal challenges, he has registered the greatest political comeback in more than a century. Trump's resounding victory (it didn't turn out to be a nail-biting contest as predicted by the media) speaks volumes not only about him as a politician and a leader but also about his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris and the American society as a whole.
Notwithstanding his unpredictability, erratic behaviour, misdemeanour, use of offensive language and questionable financial dealings, Trump is a charismatic leader with deep self-belief, tenacity, unshaken confidence and enviable ability to inspire his supporters. Since his loss in November 2020, he continued to maintain that the election was stolen and court cases against him constituted orchestrated witchhunt. And in spite of record setting two impeachments, 24 felony charges, conviction in two criminal cases, sex scandals, unauthorised transfer of classified documents, Trump didn't crumble; he continued to fight against all odds and eventually won the day.
His popularity and mystic hold on his diehard supporters didn't diminish. A Perfect Teflon man; political opponents' accusations didn't stick on him nor did the criticism by his former colleagues: Vice President Mike Pence, his second Chief of Staff John Kelly, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of Defence James Mattis and Mark Ericson, his second and third NSA, H.R. McMaster and John Bolton and his Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Gen Mark Miley (Retd) and others. For his admirers, he could do no wrong.
And what does his re-election say about the American society? In South Asia: in Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh we have had woman leaders who led their country for years.
This story is from the November 10, 2024 edition of The Sunday Guardian.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 10, 2024 edition of The Sunday Guardian.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MILEY ON RELATIONS WITH EX-HUSBAND
LOVE WASHINGTON: Singer-songwriter and actor Miley Cyrus opened up about her realtionship with ex-husband Liam Hemsworth and recalled falling in love with him on the set of the 2010 film 'The Last Song'.
Apathetically yours, yet foes forever
Talk of taking your own sweet time, of paying no heed (actually quite ignoring it) to the calendar! Yes, here I speak of the very late setting in of the much-awaited Delhi winter.
Ola Electric lays off 500 employees amid restructuring efforts
NEW DELHI According to sources familiar with the matter, Ola Electric Mobility is cutting 500 jobs across various verticals and levels as part of an ongoing restructuring process.
Royal Enfield Motoverse 2024 kicks off in Goa
Motorcycling enthusiasts have plenty to celebrate as Royal Enfield’s flagship annual community event, Motoverse 2024, takes center stage in Vagator, Goa.
Seventh generation: The all-new BMW M5 launched in India
GURUGRAM The all-new BMW M5 was launched in India.
HMSI releases teaser of Honda Activa Electric
NEW DELHI Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has teased its much-awaited electric two-wheeler, the Honda Activa Electric, ahead of its official debut on November 27.
Mahindra reveals sketches of its upcoming cars
CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI Mahindra has stirred excitement in the automotive world by unveiling teaser sketches of its forthcoming Electric Origin SUVs--the BE 6e and XEV 9e which are unveiling officially on November 26.
SCOOTER SALES OUTPACE MOTORCYCLE SEGMENT
MUTILAL USWAL | NEW DELHI T he two-wheeler (2W) segment, particularly scooters, registered strong growth this year in the country, outpacing the motorcycles segment, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
Gallery Espace celebrates 35 years with multiple exhibitions
In the 35 years since its inception, Gallery Espace in Delhi has become a veritable institution in the arts space through its promotion of Indian contemporary art.
INDIA AND FINLAND ARE CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
As India and Finland mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year, the evolving partnership between these two nations stands as a testament to their shared vision for a sustainable and innovative future.
