National Telescope national telescope newspaper
In one of the closest and most turbulent elections in modern US history, American voters will decide today whether to make Kamala Harris the first woman president or deliver former President Donald Trump a historic comeback.
Polling stations opened across the country early Tuesday, with Vice President Harris, 60, and former President Trump, 78, locked in a dead heat. Both candidates spent their final day in a flurry of last-minute rallies, urging supporters to vote and hoping to sway undecided voters in critical swing states.
“This could be one of the closest races in history; every single vote matters,” Harris urged supporters during a rally in Pennsylvania. Flanked by celebrities like Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey, Harris spoke from the famous “Rocky” steps in Philadelphia, declaring, “Momentum is on our side.”
In Michigan, Trump addressed his supporters with a different tone, casting himself as America’s last line of defense.
“With your vote tomorrow, we can fix every single problem our country faces and lead America and indeed, the world to new heights of glory,” he told a crowd in Grand Rapids after an intense day of rallies in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
The stakes are high, and the outcome could send shockwaves worldwide. A Harris victory would mark a historic moment for the U.S. and the world, as she would become the first Black woman and South Asian president.
It would also signify a definitive end to Trump’s influence on American politics, which has dominated for nearly a decade.
A Trump comeback, however, would be equally historic, marking only the second time in US history that a president won non-consecutive terms, the last being Grover Cleveland in 1893.
Trump’s return could lead to global uncertainty, with US allies in Europe and NATO concerned over his “America First” policies and pledges to impose sweeping tariffs on imports.
Harris has focused her campaign on uniting the country, upholding abortion rights, and protecting democratic values.
“We are fighting for the soul of America,” she said, striking an optimistic tone and notably avoiding mention of Trump, though she has previously called him a “threat to democracy.”
Meanwhile, Trump has stoked fears of instability by alluding to baseless claims of election fraud and hinting he might reject the results if he loses.
“I never should have left the White House,” he said recently, repeating his controversial stance from 2020.
The outcome may not be clear for days if the race is as tight as expected. There are also concerns about potential unrest, with barriers set up around the White House and businesses in Washington, D.C., boarding up.
As the world watches closely, many are aware that the implications go beyond America, affecting issues like Middle East conflicts, the Russia-Ukraine war, and climate change—an issue Trump has controversially called a “hoax.”
For now, the nation remains on edge. In the words of a Pennsylvania voter, “This election isn’t just about America; it’s about the future of the world. Whatever the outcome, history is about to be made.”
