Trump falls just below 50% in popular vote, but gets more than in past elections
Briefly

The popular-vote margin in this election is the second-closest since 1968, indicating a highly divided country with any partisan shifts being marginal at best.
Trump's significant Electoral College win, 312 to 226, contrasts sharply with the tight popular vote, illustrating the disconnect between popular support and electoral outcomes.
Despite Trump's higher percentage this election, evidence suggests that many voters supported him while not aligning with other Republican candidates, highlighting the complexity of voter sentiment.
The counting of provisional and overseas ballots, particularly from blue states, may further tighten the popular-vote margin, demonstrating ongoing electoral fluctuations even after Election Day.
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