The United States went to the 60th quadrennial Presidential Elections on November 5, 2024. This year, the tussle was between the Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and the US Vice-President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.
Kamala Harris and her selected running mate, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, fought for a New Way Forward that promised to protect fundamental freedoms, strengthen democracy, and ensure opportunities for every individual to get ahead. Ms. Harris had consistently stood up for people against predators and scammers. She pledged to be a President for all Americans and to bring together entrepreneurs, organized labor, and small business owners to create well-paying jobs to further the economy. Championing the middle class, Kamala Harris aimed to create an opportunity economy where everyone could compete and succeed.
Donald Trump ran for re-election for a second and non-consecutive term. Along with his running mate, JD Vance, the Ohio senator, Trump promoted a forward-looking agenda to make America Great Again. He advocated for resolving migrant issues and carrying out the largest deportation operation in American history. He signaled a radical shift in global posture as he intended to reintroduce his first-term policies when re-elected to the White House. Mr. Trump committed to restoring peace in Europe and the Middle East, aiming to lower inflation, geopolitical risks, and instability. The Republicans geared up for reliable and abundant low-cost energy and economic greatness by leading emerging industries such as AI and Crypto.
The United States gave a powerful mandate by re-electing Donald Trump as its 47th President. Trump expressed gratitude to the American people for bringing him back on the stage.
Congratulatory messages from global leaders are unfurling. PM Modi expressed his heartfelt wishes to Mr. Trump; “Heartiest congratulations my friend on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer celebrates Trump’s historic win; “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defense of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise. From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”
The Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Anthony Albanese extended his wishes; “Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory. Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future.”
Donald Trump’s victory in the Presidential Elections in 2024 indicates a strategic plan for economic reform, national security, and immigration policies. His proposed policies reflected resiliency in the dynamic global landscape we are currently living in. The Trump 2.0 Presidency holds immense possibilities for the US and India, particularly in Military and Defence Cooperation and the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology. Technology transfers, joint military exercises, and elevation of the QUAD are expected to be witnessed. Trump’s “Peace through Strength” approach is expected to align with the security objectives of India. Trump signaled his intent to uphold security and respect for minorities in South Asia and take a bold stance against extremism and terrorism. The Trump-Modi camaraderie was intensely reflected in high-profile events during Trump’s first term. The shared vision of Trump’s ‘America First’ and Modi’s ‘India First’ is likely to cultivate a structured US-India partnership.
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