Donald Trumpā€™s popular vote total has fallen below 50 percent, and his margin over Kamala Harris has narrowed considerably as all the votes are counted.

Summary

Trumpā€™s popular vote share has fallen below 50% to 49.94%, with Kamala Harris at 48.26%, narrowing his margin of victory.

Trumpā€™s share of the popular vote is lower than Bidenā€™s in 2020 (51.3%), Obamaā€™s in 2012 (51.1%) and 2008 (52.9%), George W. Bushā€™s in 2004 (50.7%), George H.W. Bushā€™s in 1988 (53.2%), Reaganā€™s in 1984 (58.8%) and 1980 (50.7%), and Carterā€™s in 1976 (50.1%).

The 2024 election results highlight Trumpā€™s narrow victory and the need for Democrats to address their mistakes and build a diverse working-class coalition.

The numbers also give Democrats a reason to push back on Trumpā€™s mandate claims, noting most Americans did not vote for him.

  • WatDabney@sopuli.xyz
    20Ā·
    1 month ago

    Since when has reality made any difference at all to Trump?

    He doesnā€™t believe he has a mandate because the numbers add up that way, so heā€™s not going to believe he doesnā€™t because they donā€™t. He believes he has a mandate because heā€™s the bestest and smartest and most perfect president ever in the history of ever. And heā€™s never going to stop believing that.

    • frezik
      6Ā·
      1 month ago

      It makes a big difference to him, personally. Heā€™s a walking ego, and the fact that the American people arenā€™t in a majority behind him will gnaw at him.

      It means fuck all in any practical way. At best, the country isnā€™t quite as giving into fascism as we thought. Thatā€™s the best I got, and it ainā€™t much.