Has the time finally come to abolish the Electoral College? the real voter in the U.S. Presidential Elections
Ghazal Alyazidi
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By: Ghazal Alyazidi
November 5th marked a turning point for the American people and the world at large with the announcement of Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, as the winner of the U.S. presidential election. Trump thus becomes the 47th President of the United States, set to serve a term from 2025 to 2029..
Although Trump did indeed win the popular vote, it was his victory in the Electoral College that secured his presidency. The "Electoral College" is an official body tasked with electing the President of the United States and exemplifies indirect elections. This means that the American public does not directly decide the elected president through their votes. Instead, they vote for electors, who then choose the most suitable presidential candidate from their own perspective.
What many do not realize is that, although Trump has secured the necessary Electoral College votes for victory, the outcome is not final until December 17, when electors cast their official votes. Legally, there remains a possibility that he could lose, making Harris the next president.