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Donald Trump Second US President To Return To Office Since Grover Cleveland After A Loss

Donald Trump has won a second term as US President, becoming the first since Grover Cleveland in 1892 to return to the White House for a non-consecutive term.

Former US President Trump is returning to the White House, winning a second term nearly four years after his turbulent exit from Washington. While the complete result will be formally announced on January 6, 2025, Trump has already crossed the majority mark of 270. With the win, Donald Trump has become the first president since Grover Cleveland in 1892 to win the presidency in non-consecutive terms.

Trump’s path to victory involved a hard-fought campaign of nearly 100 days against Harris, with polling in key battleground states showing them neck-and-neck until the final days. Ultimately, he reclaimed Georgia, maintained North Carolina, and managed to break through the “blue wall.”

Grover Clevelend — President Who Returned After Loss

Grover Cleveland’s presidency spanned two separate terms, first from 1885 to 1889 and then from 1893 to 1897. Cleveland's comeback was fuelled by public trust and his reputation as a reformer, especially after dissatisfaction with President Benjamin Harrison’s economic policies. The shift in public opinion allowed Cleveland’s return, highlighting how public sentiment can significantly impact political comebacks.

Trump’s path to the Presidency in 2025, however, would unfold in a vastly different environment from Cleveland's era. Modern politics are shaped by constant media coverage, deep partisan divides, and the influence of social media. Unlike most former Presidents who retreat from the spotlight, Trump has remained active in the Republican Party, keeping his base energised and reshaping the party’s platform around his views.

While Cleveland’s second term contended with the severe economic downturn of the Panic of 1893, Trump would likely face economic issues as well as significant international challenges, such as ongoing conflicts in Israel and Ukraine, reported First Post. Moreover, Cleveland’s second term was seen as a source of stability during difficult economic times. On the other hand, Trump’s return would likely intensify America's political polarisation.

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