US election results: Ask our Washington correspondent anything as Trump wins crucial battleground states
The Independent’s senior Washington correspondent Eric Garcia is on hand to explain what a Trump win will mean for the country’s direction
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Your support makes all the difference.Welcome to an exclusive Ask Me Anything session with me, Eric Garcia, The Independent’s senior Washington correspondent.
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Donald Trump has secured a second term in the White House, marking the first time a convicted criminal has been elected president of the United States.
With a backdrop of such heightened political polarization, the outcome of this election will shape the next phase of American governance – and naturally, there are questions about what comes next.
In Palm Beach, Trump supporters celebrated, as he took the stage with his family and vice-presidential nominee JD Vance, calling the election result “the greatest political movement of all time.”
A Trump victory raises questions about his agenda for a second term and whether he will continue with the divisive rhetoric that marked his campaign. Addressing his supporters, he promised to “help our country heal” and “fix everything” about it, declaring a “golden age for America.”
So, what does a Trump win mean for America’s future? How would Trump approach his policy goals within a divided political landscape? And what are the social and political implications of Trump’s continued influence?
In this question-and-answer session, we’ll explore the election’s key takeaways, examine the potential impact on policy and governance under Trump, ponder what went wrong for Harris and discuss what these results might signal for the future of American politics.
If you have a question about the election results and what they mean for the years ahead, submit it now or join me live for our “Ask Me Anything” event between November 6 and 8 – I’ll be checking in periodically to answer questions as the outcome of the election becomes clearer.
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