Time Magazine has named Donald Trump its Person of the Year for the second time, acknowledging his profound political influence and historic comeback following his victory over Kamala Harris in the November 5 election.
The magazine stated, “For marshaling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America’s role in the world, Donald Trump is Time’s 2024 – Person of the Year.”
Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election, graces the cover of this week’s edition, donning his signature red tie and striking a thoughtful pose.
Sam Jacobs, Time’s editor-in-chief, announced on NBC’s Today show that Trump was someone who “for better or for worse, had the most influence on the news in 2024.”
“This is someone who made an historic comeback, who reshaped the American presidency and who’s reordering American politics,” Jacobs said. “It’s hard to argue with the fact that the person who’s moving into the Oval Office is the most influential person in news.”
He added that “there’s always a hot debate” at the magazine over the honor, “although I have to admit that this year was an easier decision than years past.”
In an interview with the magazine published Thursday, Trump said, “I called it ‘72 Days of Fury’. We hit the nerve of the country. The country was angry.”
On Thursday, Trump is expected to be at Wall Street to ceremonially mark the start of the day’s trading by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
Trump was also named Time’s Person of the Year in 2016, following his first election to the White House. He was a finalist for this year’s award alongside notable figures such as Vice President Kamala Harris, X owner Elon Musk, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Kate, the Princess of Wales.
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