
Debunking the Myth of Trump's 'Landslide' Victory
Donald Trump claimed an "unprecedented and powerful" mandate after winning the 2024 US presidential election against Kamala Harris, securing victories in key swing states and both chambers of Congress. Despite his electoral college win of 312 votes, Trump's popular vote share fell below 50%, challenging his "landslide" victory narrative. His win was facilitated by the electoral college system, which amplifies narrow victories in swing states. Trump's 76.9 million votes mark the second-highest tally in US history, though he did not achieve an outright majority.












