On Politics

Wed Nov 6 2024

Rebecca Morin | Senior National News Reporter

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Hello all. It's Rebecca Morin, senior national news reporter at USA TODAY. I've gotten maybe three hours of sleep in the last 24 hours.

How Trump won the White House (again)

Donald Trump was voted out by the majority of Americans in 2020. But the soon-to-be 47th president (who's still facing criminal charges across four cases) was able to recapture the presidency by sticking with a familiar message: the economy. With many Americans still feeling the effects of high prices in a recovering economy, Trump was able to move the needle with enough young men, Black men and Hispanic voters to prevail. Read more.

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•	Trump's returning to the White House. Here's how the world reacted.
•	Can Trump run for president in 2028?

Kamala Harris calls Trump to congratulate him on his victory

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday afternoon offered her congratulations to Donald Trump in a call after the Republican presidential nominee was named the winner of the 2024 election. Harris in her call with Trump discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans. Read more.

Harris is expected to deliver her concession speech at Howard University, her alma mater and site of her election watch party.

A politics pit stop

•	A trifecta for Donald Trump? Follow along for live updates on the results of the 2024 election
•	When is the last time a Republican has won the popular vote?
•	Photos capture glee, despair as America reacts to 2024 presidential election results
•	Here are the states that Donald Trump turned red
•	How did states vote on abortion this Election Day?

On Politics asks, you respond: How are you feeling about the 2024 election results?

The 2024 election results are in. My phone was flooded with messages from family and friends offering their own takes on the election. So now I'm here, readers, I want to know your takes. What are your feelings about the results of the election? Are you excited, scared, happy or sad? Your responses could be featured in the newsletter or stories that me and my colleagues are working on. You can email me your thoughts.

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