Trump leads Harris by 4.6 million votes in popular vote count
Donald Trump currently leads Kamala Harris by nearly 4.6 million votes in the popular vote as the national count continues. If this lead holds, Trump would be the first Republican to win the popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004. As of Thursday afternoon, Trump has received about 72.77 million votes, while Harris has around 68.1 million. This potential popular vote win would end a 20-year streak of Democratic dominance in this area. The U.S. presidential election is determined by the Electoral College, not the popular vote. However, winning the popular vote is seen as a significant achievement, reflecting voter preference and potentially strengthening Trump's position within the Republican Party.