Thu Dec 12 13:47:05 UTC 2024: ## Trump Named Time Magazine’s 2024 Person of the Year
**NEW YORK** – Donald Trump has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2024, marking his second time receiving the honor. The magazine cited Trump’s “stunning political comeback” after a tumultuous few years that included a business fraud conviction, near-assassination attempts, and a loss in the 2020 presidential election.
Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5th election, graces the cover of the magazine. Time lauded his “comeback of historic proportions,” his role in a “once-in-a-generation political realignment,” and his impact on the American presidency and global affairs. The magazine highlighted the resurgence of populism and eroding faith in traditional institutions as factors contributing to Trump’s victory.
Despite facing multiple criminal investigations and civil lawsuits, including one for sexual abuse, Trump secured the Republican nomination and ultimately won the presidency. His 2024 campaign platform includes controversial policies such as mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and significant tariffs. He has also expressed uncertainty regarding continued US support for Ukraine.
Other nominees for Person of the Year included Vice President Kamala Harris, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Russian economist Yulia Navalnaya. Trump’s selection underscores his continued significant influence on American and global politics as he prepares for a second term in the White House.
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