Updated On: 07 November, 2024 11:20 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Donald Trump wins White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters; four years back, Donald J Trump was a sullen man after he lost the presidential race to Joe Biden

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump with son Barron Trump (left) and wife Melania Trump at the election night watch party on Wednesday. Pic/PTI
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the US Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.
Four years back, Donald J Trump was a sullen man after he lost the presidential race to Joe Biden. And when a violent mob, mostly his supporters, stormed the US Capitol weeks later, it appeared an end to the Republican leader’s political career.