Wow, Time Magazine, you’ve really outdone yourselves this time—again. Naming Donald Trump Person of the Year in 2024 feels like the cherry on top of the most unpredictable political sundae anyone could imagine. Love him or hate him (and let’s face it, there’s not much middle ground here), the man undeniably knows how to make headlines. For better or worse, Trump has solidified his place as a political force of nature, and Time’s recognition of his “historic comeback” is proof that he’s still living rent-free in everyone’s head.
Let’s start with the obvious: Trump is a master at defying the odds. Grover Cleveland might be the only other president to pull off non-consecutive terms, but even he didn’t have to deal with assassination attempts, felony convictions, and a media landscape that scrutinizes your every move 24/7. And yet, here Trump is, back in the Oval Office, with a victorious grin that must be driving Democrats absolutely bonkers. Winning the popular vote this time? That’s just rubbing salt in the wound.
Time’s description of Trump reshaping the presidency and altering America’s role in the world might sound hyperbolic, but it’s hard to argue otherwise. He’s turned the Republican Party into a populist juggernaut and, whether you like his methods or not, forced both parties to rethink how they approach voters. Gains with Latino and Black voters? Check. Major victories in blue states? Double check. For a guy the left wrote off as politically dead not long ago, that’s a pretty impressive resume.
BREAKING: TIME Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year,’ Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/GPo2BvkbAu
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) December 12, 2024
But it wouldn’t be a Trump story without drama. Two assassination attempts in one year? That’s the kind of plot twist even Hollywood would struggle to write. The Butler rally moment—Trump, bloodied and defiant, rallying his supporters—isn’t just iconic; it’s the kind of imagery that fuels political folklore for generations. And let’s not overlook his quote during his victory speech: “God spared my life for a reason.” Whether you buy into that or not, it’s hard to deny the man’s uncanny ability to rally his base with a mix of bravado and destiny-driven rhetoric.
Of course, Trump’s legal battles add another layer of complexity to his story. Convicted on 34 counts in New York, yet still marching back into the White House? Only Trump could turn something like that into a campaign booster. His critics will undoubtedly harp on his legal troubles, but his supporters see these as proof of a “deep state” conspiracy out to get him. Love him or hate him, Trump thrives on controversy—and his supporters eat it up.
Naturally, Time’s pick has the left in an uproar. The idea of Trump being celebrated, even begrudgingly, is just too much for some to handle. Meanwhile, other finalists like Kamala Harris and Elon Musk barely even register in the public consciousness compared to the Trump spectacle. Sure, Harris made history by becoming the first Black and female vice president, but losing to Trump? That’s the headline everyone remembers. Musk and Joe Rogan might be cultural disruptors, but neither has the sheer gravitational pull of Trump’s political theater.
The Libs are flipping out over Trump being named Person of the Year and it is hilarious.
A thread 🧵 pic.twitter.com/ezupb9BTfP— The Libs Of Blue Sky (@TheLibsofBS) December 12, 2024
The tolerant left is also calling for boycotts. pic.twitter.com/wp0PdDnj6D
— The Libs Of Blue Sky (@TheLibsofBS) December 12, 2024
Trump being named Person of the Year feels almost inevitable. His critics will gnash their teeth, his supporters will cheer, and everyone else will keep watching the circus unfold. Because if there’s one thing Donald Trump has mastered, it’s the art of making sure nobody can look away.
