Why Trump’s Victory Matters, and Why It Doesn’t

Donald Trump is the projected winner of the 2024 presidential election. After winning back states he had lost in 2020, Trump performed well in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—states Kamala Harris needed to win. Trump has won more than enough electoral votes to win back the White House and, as of early Wednesday morning, is projected to win the popular vote.

Republicans have also retaken control of the Senate. Control over the House of Representatives is still up for grabs but, so far, Repu...