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From Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs How Trump Won By Sam Jacobs Editor in Chief As Tuesday night turned to Wednesday morning on the East Coast of the United States, TIME reporter Eric Cortellessa and photographer David Butow were in West Palm Beach, Fla., to capture the moment when former President Donald Trump announced his victory against Vice President Kamala Harris, capping off a return to power without precedent in American history.  Through this election, Cortellessa has been covering President-elect Trump and the individuals who were propelling his campaign, including his running mate J.D. Vance and his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, who took a leading role at the Republican National Committee.  How did Trump do it? “Most of all, the outcome can be credited to a singular figure whose return to the White House traced a political arc unlike any in 250 years of American history. Trump left office in 2021 a pariah after inciting a mob of supporters to ransack the U.S. Capitol at the end of an attempt to overturn his electoral defeat. Three years later, he engineered an unprecedented political comeback. Trump effortlessly dispatched his GOP rivals, forced President Joe Biden out of the race, and vanquished Vice President Kamala Harris in a dominant victory that exceeded virtually everyone’s expectations. Along the way, Trump shrugged off a 34-count felony conviction and an array of other criminal indictments.” Our mission at TIME—to tell the stories of the leaders shaping our world and to provide readers with trusted guidance during major moments in history—has never been more essential. Our purpose is clear, and we have more work to do. We are ready to cover history as it unfolds. Sam@time.com. Read the Story » Share the story

WHAT I'M READING THIS WEEK What Trump’s Win Means for His Legal Cases By Nik Popli With the power of the White House, Trump stands to effectively shield himself from legal accountability—at least for the next four years. Read More » Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer By Dr. Peter H. Diamandis A good night's sleep rejuvenates the body, boosts cognitive function, and powers your immune system, writes Dr. Peter Diamandis. Read More » How to Cope if the Election Didn't Go Your Way By Alice Park Stressed about the election? Here's how to manage anger and disappointment if your candidate didn't win. Read More » What Trump's Win Could Mean for Vaccines By Jamie Ducharme Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may influence health policy in the Trump Administration. Read More »

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