Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris, nine others to emerge 2024 Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
United States President-elect Donald Trump has surpassed multiple prominent figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, and others, to be named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for 2024.
This marks the second time Mr Trump has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, following his recognition in 2016—the year he won his first election to the White House.
The year 2024 has undoubtedly been a tumultuous one for Mr Trump, characterised by mixed fortunes. He faced a conviction on 34 felony charges in New York, survived an assassination attempt on his campaign train, and ultimately secured reelection to the White House in November.
Mr Trump’s opponent in the recently concluded U.S. presidential election, Ms Harris, was also a leading contender for Time’s 2024 Person of the Year. However, the president-elect has now bested her twice this year.
Economist and activist Yulia Navalnaya, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, Mexico’s first female president Claudia Sheinbaum, and Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg were among the ten shortlisted individuals for the honour.
Speaking about his recognition as Time’s Person of the Year, Mr Trump said, “It is a tremendous honour… getting this honour for the second time, I think I like it better this time, actually.”
He later told CNBC: “We’re going to be cutting taxes still further,” specifically corporate taxes, adding that “a lot of incentives are going to be given.” He also suggested potential interventions in ongoing wars around the globe.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Alleged drug trafficker nabbed with 28 bags of cannabis in Katsina
The police command in Katsina arrested a 37-year-old suspected drug trafficker and recovered 28 bags of suspected cannabis from him.
Politics
Rigged 2027 presidential election could spell doom for Nigeria: Sam Amadi
“A rigged election in 2027 could be the trigger for a very devastating outcome for the country,’’ Sam Amadi warned.
Politics
Gov Yahaya commends Ashaka Cement’s contributions to development of Gombe
Governor Inuwa Yahaya commended Ashaka Cement for its contributions to Gombe’s socio-economic development and industrial growth.
Education
COREN inducts 250 UNN engineering graduates
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria on Tuesday inducted the maiden 250 graduates of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN).
Education
Court reserves judgement in Ojukwu varsity VC appointment suit
After hearing the arguments, Justice John Tergama, who presided, fixed October 15 to deliver a judgement on the matter.
Economy
CIIN, insurance CEOs back renaming NAICOM
CIIN and insurance CEOs have endorsed the Senate’s passage of a bill to rename the National Insurance Commission as the Insurance Regulatory Commission.
