Time magazine’s 2024 Person of the Year is Doanld Trump

• Trump is Time magazines Person of the Year 2024.
• Recognized by Time for his impact, good or bad.
• He surpassed figures like Sheinbaum and Musk.

Donald Trump has been recognized as Person of the Year 2024 by Time magazine.

The recognition was given for «a comeback of historic proportions» and for transforming American politics.

Trump, 78, won the Nov. 5 presidential election, cementing his place in history.

Time had already named him Person of the Year in 2016, after his first presidential victory.

Trump as a key figure in US politics and history

Donald Trump Person of the Year 2024 Time / Photo: Capture

Sam Jacobs, editor-in-chief of Time, highlighted that this time there was no doubt about who shaped the world the most in 2024.

Since 2015, Trump has been a key figure in American politics and history, according to Jacobs.

The editor recalled Trump’s chaotic tenure that included a pandemic and nationwide protests.

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Although many thought his career was over in 2021, his return defied all expectations.

Jacobs noted that 2024 represents Trump’s «apotheosis» after years of controversy.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Kamala Harris, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu also appeared on the list of finalists.

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