In 2024, Donald Trump’s political maneuvers significantly influenced the election landscape. His decision to skip the Republican candidate debates in August 2023 led to a sharp decline in viewership, with the first debate attracting 13 million viewers and the last one before the Iowa caucuses barely reaching 2.5 million. Trump’s strategy to replace GOP chair Ronna McDaniel with Michael Whatley and Lara Trump as co-chair on February 12, 2024, aimed to align the party more closely with his MAGA movement. His legal battles, including the Supreme Court’s July 1 ruling in his favor on presidential immunity, bolstered his image as a victim of political persecution. Trump’s campaign in liberal New York City, especially his rally in the South Bronx, showcased his appeal to diverse voter groups. His debate with Biden in June, where Biden’s performance was criticized, and his outreach to Democrats, including an endorsement from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., broadened his voter base. Trump’s visit to a Bucks County McDonald’s and surviving two assassination attempts, including one where he narrowly escaped a fatal shot, further humanized him. His innovative get-out-the-vote strategy, outsourcing efforts to super PACs, resulted in winning all seven swing states. Finally, the “Trump Dance” became a cultural phenomenon, embraced by NFL stars and ridiculed by the media, highlighting his unique connection with the public.
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