Trump was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2024.
The famous Time Magazine has declared the Person of the Year, chosen from a tough competition among ten candidates.
According to international media, the title has been awarded to the newly elected US President, Donald Trump, who secured a surprising victory over Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
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For this recognition, Trump surpassed strong contenders such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Princess of Wales, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk.
It is important to note here that 78-year-old Donald Trump earlier won the Time Person of the Year title in 2016, when he was elected as U.S. president for the first time.
This year, Time Magazine shortlisted 10 individuals for the honour, including Netanyahu, Elon Musk, and the British princess.
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Since 1927, Time Magazine has been announcing its Person of the Year annually in December.
Notable winners include American pop singer Taylor Swift in 2023, Elon Musk in 2021, and Ukrainian President Zelensky in 2022.
Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Having won the 2024 presidential election as the Republican Party’s nominee, he is scheduled to be inaugurated as the 47th president on January 20, 2025.
