2024 was a dramatic year in American politics. (Photo provided by AI)
2024 was a year of political turmoil in the United States. former president donald trump He made headlines when he became president-elect and made an unprecedented return to the White House. Meanwhile, the president joe bidenHis term ended with major twists and turns, including his withdrawal from the 2024 election campaign. Below is a month-by-month list of the year’s biggest political moments, according to NBC News.
January: President Trump faces legal challenge
A jury orders President Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation. Despite his loss in court, Trump won the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, making him the front-runner for the Republican nomination.
February: Biden elected, McConnell resigns.
Special Counsel Robert Hur decided not to prosecute over classified documents found in Biden’s office or home, citing security risks. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced his resignation as Republican leader, ending his long tenure.
March: Trump confirms Republican nomination
Mr. Trump secured the Republican presidential nomination in March, solidifying his rematch with Mr. Biden. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot prevent Trump from voting because of his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
April: Abortion ruling rocks Arizona
The Arizona Supreme Court issued a near-total ban on abortion in 1864, sparking protests. Days later, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a new law that repeals the ban and allows abortions up to 15 weeks.
May: Trump is convicted.
Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records in connection with hush money payments. This historic verdict marks the first time a former president has been found guilty of a crime.
June: Biden-Trump debate
Biden and Trump faced off in the first debate, but Biden’s lackluster performance prompted calls for him to withdraw. meanwhile, hunter biden He was convicted on gun charges.
July: President Trump assassination attempt
Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania. Days later, Biden withdrew from the presidential race in favor of his vice president. kamala harris.
August: Harris becomes the Democratic nominee.
Harris accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination, making history as the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major political party. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the race and endorsed Trump.
November: Trump wins the presidency.
Trump defeated Harris to become the 47th president of the United States, winning the White House with 312 Electoral College votes.
December: Biden pardons Hunter jimmy carterthe end of
In a surprising move, Biden pardoned his son Hunter and commuted sentences for 1,500 nonviolent offenders before leaving office.
The year ended with the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100, marking the end of a special chapter in American history.
