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n 2016, the real‑estate tycoon and TV personality shocked the nation by defeating Hillary Clinton and becoming the 45th U.S. president. After a 2020 loss to Joe Biden, he staged a controversial comeback, winning the 2024 election over Kamala Harris and securing a second term. Despite numerous scandals, he remains a polarizing figure. What shaped Trump’s rise? How did his upbringing influence his success, and does he embody America’s split between progressive aspirations and nostalgic conservatism?

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