Donald Trump named Time magazine Person of the Year
Donald Trump's run of good fortune was recognized by Time magazine, which named him Person of the Year.
Time announced the winner Thursday morning on its website.
Trump's political comeback after two impeachments, four indictments, losing the 2020 election and inciting a riot at the U.S. Capitol to try to overturn the results is a remarkable moment in American history.
The president-elect also survived two assassination attempts. A bullet grazed his ear and killed a rallygoer during the first assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania.
“On the cusp of his second presidency, all of us ? from his most fanatical supporters to his most fervent critics ? are living in the Age of Trump,” Time editor in chief Sam Jacobs wrote.
Trump is the first president to win another term after losing his reelection bid since Grover Cleveland in 1892. He also is the oldest person to assume the presidency, and the first person convicted of a felony to win the job.
Trump's victory also is notable because of the political realignment he has brought. He made gains with younger voters and Hispanic voters.
Trump celebrated the honor by ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange Thursday and unveiling the magazine cover. He was named Person of the Year in 2016 after his shock election win over Hillary Clinton.
Trump also was named Person of the Year in 2016 after winning his first White House bid. A Time spokesperson declined to comment.
Time unveiled the Person of the Year short list earlier this week. It included Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu. Time named professional basketball player Caitlin Clark Athlete of the Year on Tuesday.
Pop star Taylor Swift was named Person of the Year in 2023.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Donald Trump is Time magazine's Person of the Year