Biden and Trump set for election rematch
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US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both surpassed the delegate thresholds necessary to secure their respective party nominations, following victories in several states during the recent primary elections. The two giants are set for election rematch.
This sets the stage for a historic rematch between the two 2020 contenders in the upcoming 2024 US presidential election, marking the first time in 70 years that such a rematch has occurred.
Polling indicates a closely contested race, likely hinging on narrow margins in key states.
The official nominations will be confirmed at the party conventions scheduled for this summer.
President Biden, aged 81, expressed gratitude for the support of voters amid what he characterized as an increasingly urgent need to counter the perceived threat posed by Trump’s continued influence.
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He highlighted positive economic trends but acknowledged challenges to American democracy and social programs.
Trump, 77, maintains strong support within the Republican base, propelling him to victory in primary contests with well-funded opponents. His campaign focuses on promises to strengthen immigration laws, combat crime, boost domestic energy production, and pursue an “America first” foreign policy.
Despite dissatisfaction among Americans over the prospect of another Biden-Trump showdown, both candidates have dominated their respective races, leading to largely expected results.
The US presidential primaries and caucuses involve a state-by-state competition to secure party delegates, with each state allocated a specific number of delegates.
Republicans require at least 1,215 delegates to secure their presidential nomination, while Democrats need 1,968.
Tuesday’s primaries took place in multiple states for both parties, with the results confirming Biden and Trump as the presumptive nominees.
With their delegate thresholds met, the focus now shifts to the 2024 general election, scheduled for November 5, 2024.
While the primaries officially kickstart the electoral process, several states have yet to hold their contests.
Nevertheless, with Biden and Trump securing their nominations, the stage is set for a highly anticipated rematch in what promises to be a closely watched election.