Year in Review: What Moment Defined 2024? Newsweek Writers’ Verdicts

2024 was defined by a series of dramatic events, with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump leading to a unifying moment for the Republican Party and an increase in his popularity. Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race due to concerns about his age and competence left Democrats in a state of uncertainty. Trump’s historic conviction on felony counts related to hush money payments did not significantly impact his political standing, signaling a shift in the political landscape towards a disregard for norms and accountability.

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