Donald Trump cast his vote early at a polling station in Florida, in his bid to return to the White House in a close race against U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump Votes in Florida
Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency, voted on Tuesday at a polling station in Palm Beach, Florida, where he resides.
He declared, “Tonight is going to be a great victory.” Trump, accompanied by his wife, Melania, voted shortly after 11:40 a.m. at the Mandel Recreation Center in Palm Beach. Polls in Florida opened early that morning at 7 a.m.
Former President Donald Trump has cast his vote in West Palm Beach, Florida, near his estate. After voting, Trump told reporters he believes this is his “best campaign” yet. #Trump #Election2024 #Florida pic.twitter.com/EOTFso3QH6
— Virgin Media News (@VirginMediaNews) November 5, 2024
“We’re doing very well in Georgia and everywhere,” Trump told the media alongside the former first lady at the polling site near his Mar-a-Lago residence.
Florida Resident Since 2019 Trump declared Palm Beach his permanent residence in late 2019. In the 2020 election, amid COVID-19 precautions, he voted early on October 24. Now, at age 78, he is once again voting in person as a Florida resident. Current polls show a tight race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate.
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Key battleground states like Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes), North Carolina (16), Georgia (16), Michigan (15), Wisconsin (10), and Nevada (6) could determine the outcome of the race to the White House.
Who is Donald Trump?
Donald Trump is an American businessman and politician who served as the 45th U.S. president from 2017 to 2021. Born on June 14, 1946, in New York, he initially gained prominence in the real estate industry and through his role as chairman of the Trump Organization, which oversees real estate and various entertainment projects. He also gained fame as the host of the reality show The Apprentice, increasing his public profile.
In 2015, Trump launched his presidential campaign as a Republican and won the 2016 election against Democrat Hillary Clinton.
During his presidency, he implemented controversial policies on the economy and immigration and became known for his outspoken style, often making statements on social media, especially on Twitter.
His polarizing approach and tendency to challenge political norms won him both staunch supporters and vocal critics.
After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump remained an influential figure in American politics. Now, in 2024, he is vying for a return to the presidency amid ongoing legal challenges and controversies.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Miguel Fernandez in Cultura Colectiva News