Trump’s road to reelection: Tides of change in US politics

On Nov. 3, 2020, the U.S. witnessed one of the most intense presidential debates in recent memory, with then-U.S. President Donald Trump and then-candidate Joe Biden face-off capturing global attention. Then, on Jan. 6, 2021, the nation observed perhaps the most polarizing moment in American political history – a major confrontation between Democrats and Republicans that unfolded in the U.S. Capitol. Biden ultimately emerged as the elected president, representing the Democrats, but Donald Trump, embraced by many as a populist leader, staunchly contested the election results. Trump’s supporters, galvanized by his rhetoric to “oppose the rigged election” and “Be there, it will be wild,” gathered in Washington and stormed the Capitol, escalating a scene that disrupted the democratic process. Fast forward to July 21, 2024, when Biden unexpectedly announced he would not seek reelection, opening the path for Vice President Kamala Harris. In doing so, Biden left Harris to assume the spotlight, solidifying her status as a powerful candidate with a multicultural identity reflective of both African American and Asian heritage. With Harris taking the reins of the Democratic ticket, the stage was set for a high-stakes battle. However, Harris’ appeal as a “woman of color” and symbolic connection to...