Trump receives nearly 50% of popular vote in latest election, marking highest support yet
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In the recent presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump received 49.97% of the popular vote, just shy of a majority. This marks his highest percentage in three campaigns, compared to 46% in 2016 and 47% in 2020. The popular vote margin is the second-closest since 1968, indicating a politically divided nation. Trump’s support increased, but Vice President Harris fell short of President Biden's 2020 totals in key blue states like New York and California. Despite the close popular vote, Trump secured a significant Electoral College victory of 312 to 226. Voter turnout was slightly lower than in 2020, at about 63.8%, with high participation in states like Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.