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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Your US election questions answered – from why pollsters got it wrong to the truth behind Project 2025

Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida - (AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump has secured a second term in the White House, making history as the first convicted criminal to be elected president of the United States.

Amidst intense political polarization, this result is poised to shape the direction of American governance for years to come.

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