US presidential election 2024
Republican former president Donald Trump will be the next occupant of the White House after beating US Vice President Kamala Harris on November 5 following a campaign marked by fierce rhetoric, fake news and an unexpected twist when Joe Biden stepped down as the Democratic nominee. Follow FRANCE 24's reports, news and analysis on US politics – and what a second Trump term will mean for America and the world.
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