Trumpism Is Here to Stay, No Matter Who’s in the White House
And if he’s defeated this time, Trump could even run again in 2024.
Trump supporters stand on a street corner across from Biden supporters outside a polling location in Miami on Nov. 3.
Photographer: Jayme Gershen
As the ballot-counting drags on, President Trump’s fate is still unsettled. The fate of Trumpism, on the other hand, is clear: It isn’t going away. And Trump himself may remain in the political spotlight even if he loses.
As the Electoral College battle extends into overtime, the results already highlight the ways in which Trump’s four years in office have imprinted his stamp on the American political map. Even if he squeaks through with just enough support to secure another term, he’s changed U.S. politics in a way that is perilous for the Republican Party—and will be difficult to undo.