Trump wins presidency but loses New York to Harris in 2024 election
Donald Trump won the presidential election but lost New York to Kamala Harris, who secured the state's 28 electoral votes. This marks Trump's fourth consecutive defeat in New York, despite a notable increase in his vote share. Trump received 30.5% of the vote in New York City and 43.3% statewide, the highest for a Republican since 1996. Harris won by 12 points, a significant drop from the 60% support received by Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton in previous elections. Many view Trump's Madison Square rally as a turning point in voter perception. Despite some controversial remarks made during the event, Trump emphasized unity in his victory speech, aiming to heal divisions in the country.