In 2024, U.S. politics saw a series of events that kept the nation on the edge with high-profile legal cases, assassination attempts, and significant political shifts. Former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in the presidential election against President Joe Biden, setting the stage for a historic return to the White House. Trump faced legal challenges, including being found liable for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll and being the first former president to be convicted of a crime related to falsifying business records.
Biden’s year was marked by ups and downs, starting as the presumptive Democratic nominee but ultimately dropping out of the race in an unexpected move, endorsing Kamala Harris as his replacement. The political landscape also saw Mitch McConnell stepping down as Senate GOP leader and John Thune taking over the position.
Key events included the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Trump’s eligibility to run for president despite state challenges, a near-total abortion ban enforcement in Arizona, and a Second assassination attempt against Trump in Florida. Highlights also included Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges, the first and only debate between Harris and Trump, and Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter and commute the sentences of about 1,500 non-violent offenders.
The year ended with Trump securing victory in the presidential election against Harris, making history and setting the stage for a new chapter in U.S. politics.
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