Trump's Political Rebirth Earns Him Time's Person of the Year Title Again
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Trump's Political Rebirth Earns Him Time's Person of the Year Title Again

  • Donald Trump has been named Time's "Person of the Year" for the second time, following Taylor Swift
  • Despite his frequent criticism of the media, Trump received the honor again, highlighting his unparalleled political rebirth and resilience
  • His historic inauguration is set for January 20, 2025, marking a significant moment in American politics

Donald Trump has been named Time's "Person of the Year" for the second time, the magazine announced.

Despite his frequent criticism of the media, Trump received the honor again, following Taylor Swift, who was last year's recipient.

Trump's Political Rebirth Earns Him Time's Person of the Year Title Again
Trump's Political Rebirth Earns Him Time's Person of the Year Title Again
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Trump's Political Rebirth

The president-elect previously earned the esteemed title in 2016 after his first election victory.

Time magazine highlighted Trump's unparalleled political rebirth, noting that his first term ended in disgrace with attempts to overturn the 2020 election results culminating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Despite spending six weeks during the general election in a New York City courtroom and being the first former President to be convicted of a crime, Trump's support remained strong.

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Historic Achievements

On Thursday, Trump will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, near the courthouse where he was convicted earlier this year.

After surviving an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump defeated two Democratic opponents, swept all seven swing states, and became the first Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years.

He has realigned American politics, remaking the GOP and leaving Democrats to reckon with their strategies.

Time magazine wrote, "If America was craving change, it is about to see how much Trump can deliver."

Formidable Shortlist of Candidates

Trump defeated a formidable shortlist of candidates, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, Elon Musk, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yulia Navalnaya, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, podcaster Joe Rogan, and Mexico’s first female president Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Trump is no stranger to Time magazine covers, having first appeared in 1989. His historic inauguration will take place on January 20, 2025.

Donald Trump Gives Key Appointment to In-law

Previously, Legit.ng earlier President-elect Donald Trump has named Dr. Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump, as Senior Advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs in his upcoming administration.

Announcing the appointment on TRUTH Social, Trump highlighted Boulos’ qualifications and commitment to peace in the region.

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Basit Jamiu (Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.

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