Donald Trump emerged as the winner of the US elections. Trump will return to the White House after a gap of 4 years. How did Donald Trump achieve victory? What is his success owed to? The American press is seeking answers to these questions. He promised to reduce inflation, tackle illegal immigration, and end wars. With these promises, he emerged victorious in the elections. It is emphasized that the victory of Donald Trump heavily depended on white, male, and non-college-educated voters. However, it is also noted that Trump unexpectedly increased his vote share among Latinx and young voters. Trump’s success in the elections is largely attributed to his economic promises. Surveys conducted before the elections showed that 74% of the population believed the country was heading in the wrong direction. In a sense, voters were not satisfied with President Joe Biden’s performance, which led them to punish the Democrats. Kamala Harris failed to convince the American public that she would pursue policies different from Biden. In September, there was only a 2.1% increase in prices compared to a year ago. However, surveys show that 75% of voters believe the economy is in a poor state. At this point, Trump stood out with promises of $7 trillion in tax cuts, applying additional customs duties on countries like Mexico and China, and shrinking the federal government. Trump also pledged to end wars in Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East, halving energy prices within a year. Another headline that cost Harris votes and gained Trump votes was immigration policy. Trump managed to increase his vote share with the promise of deporting increasing numbers of illegal immigrants during the Biden era and closing the borders. It is noted that Trump consolidated his voter base by harshly criticizing opponents and not sticking to scripts. An advisor commented, “Trump won by acting like Trump.” One of the factors that strengthened Trump was the support he received from Elon Musk. It is emphasized that Harris started the race late. It is noted that she made a gaffe by saying she did not have any disagreements with Biden in any way, which prevented her from convincing the demand for change. Another factor playing a role in the elections is gender. Some believe that the US is still not ready for a female president. It is emphasized that the majority of Trump’s voter base consists of men. Another reason for the Democrats’ loss of votes was the Gaza War and support for Israel. Trump, who introduced himself as a peace candidate, is said to have received support from Arab and Muslim voters by promising to end wars in the Middle East. Trump managed to win the key state of Michigan, which has a dense Muslim and Arab population. Moreover, it is believed that Trump’s unfounded claims about “children changing gender without parental consent” have an influence on voters with traditional values. Democrats are accused of being overly progressive on these issues, sometimes leading to discomfort within the party itself.