Analysis of Donald Trump's Election Victory

SOURCE www.latimes.com
Despite claims of a landslide victory, the numbers show that Donald Trump's win was actually quite narrow, with a difference of about 2.5 million votes in the popular vote. The election results suggest a split in voter preferences, with some rightward shifts observed in various states.

Key Points

  • Trump's victory was not as overwhelming as claimed.
  • The popular vote showed a closer race than the electoral college results.
  • There were rightward shifts in some states, including California.
  • The election results suggest a split in voter preferences.

Pros

  • Trump secured the electoral college with a margin of 312 to 226 votes.

Cons

  • Trump's victory came with a narrow margin of about 2.5 million votes in the popular vote.
  • The rightward shifts in some states indicate a split in voter preferences.