After months of campaigning, former president Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States.
Trump served in office from 2017 to 2021 and, at 78 years of age, will be the oldest ever president in office.
Out of the seven swing states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — all states turned red in the electoral college, clutching Trump crucial numbers in the race to 270.
Trump and VP pick J.D. Vance’s win was declared by the Associated Press at 5:34 a.m. CST Wednesday morning.
Knowing the results, senior Landon Gillman said he is very pleased with the election. Gillman’s biggest policy of Trump’s that stood out was the economy and how he dealt with it in his first term.
“Most students want to own a house someday and under a president who has already been in office and dealt with the current issues, including our horrible prices on everyday items, cars and houses, [that can be accomplished],” Gillman said.
However, freshman Penny Coleman expressed her support of many of Dem. Nominee Kamala Harris’s plans, including her beliefs on abortion and economy. She described the election as heartbreaking and criticized Trump’s character.
“I hope that Trump gets impeached and put in jail for the 30-plus crimes that he has committed,” Coleman said. “If this does not happen, I hope that the supreme court will let abortion remain legal in the U.S. as women should have the right to their own bodies … This election was a terrible day for our country.”
According to the Associated Press, 1.6% of popular votes as of Nov. 10 were put towards third party candidates. Junior JT Reese voted for Ind. Robert F. Kennedy because of the candidate’s views on abortion, immigration and economic policies.
“I’m hoping Trump can be less strict on abortion laws, regulate the economy and slow down illegal immigrant flow,” Reese said.
Democrat nominee Kamala Harris pledged to a peaceful transfer of power at a speech on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Trump has been already fast at work announcing his cabinet members, including Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff and Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General.
Trump will be sworn in at the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
