Trump’s path to victory included wins in other key battleground states such as Georgia and North Carolina, effectively dismantling the Democratic Party’s hopes for maintaining control of the presidency. This outcome represents a significant shift in the political landscape since the 2020 election.
The election results will be officially confirmed through the electoral college process, with states allocating their electoral votes based on population. The electoral college will meet on December 17, 2024, to formalize the results. Following this, the new US Congress will convene on January 6, 2025, to count the electoral votes and officially confirm Trump as the president-elect. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20, 2025, when Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.