In his victory speech, Trump asserted he was given an "unprecedented and powerful mandate" from voters, describing his coalition as the "broadest" and "most unified" in American history.
Expert analysis has shown that Trump's claim to a mandate is questionable, particularly because he did not win a majority in the popular vote with only 49.86%.
Republican leaders have echoed Trump's mandate claims, but historical context indicates that mandates often come under scrutiny when the winner lacks a clear majority.
Political experts argue that while presidents-elect often claim mandates to push agendas, evidence suggests Trump's victory does not meet the criteria for a true mandate.
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